Fresher Communication Officer NGFO Jobs – Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact)

Job Title:  Communication Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager

About Organisation:

Swisscontact – the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is an independent non-profit foundation based in Zürich, founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It is exclusively involved in international development, active in 41 countries with 133 programs and more than 1,300 staff members. At the heart of all Swisscontact’s work stands the private sector and its crucial role in achieving more inclusive economic growth.

Job Summary:   We are looking for a motivated candidate to fill the role of Communications Officer for an anticipated ENABEL funded project. S/he will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the organization’s and program’s communication strategies.

The Communications Officer will work with the communication team to implement the communication strategy, along with the mission and vision of Swisscontact in Uganda, to meet departmental objectives. S/he will provide technical communication support to increase Swisscontact and program visibility among the public, donors, and partners. This person will closely coordinate with the project teams to produce various professional communication materials for project activity implementation, create content to cover progress and results, and publish them on the Swisscontact communication platforms, primarily the website and social media channels. The role will also support the organization of internal and external events for Swisscontact and stakeholders, ensuring that Swisscontact and program branding guidelines are correctly implemented.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager, while working closely with the Regional Communications Coordinator.

Develop and design communication tools such as booklets, brochures, presentation decks, i-stands, reports, infographics, merchandise, and others to support program implementation and increase Swisscontact’s visibility among various audiences.

Produce and manage multimedia assets such as photos, videos, and web pages to present the programs’ work to external audiences.

Develop stakeholder stories and news articles from programs.

Build and maintain good relationships with media agencies.

Manage and support websites for Swisscontact program initiatives/partners.

Manage and support social media accounts for Swisscontact program initiatives/partners.

Record and report data from communication channels.

Contribute to the development of Swisscontact’s Communication Strategy.

Organize and coordinate internal and external events within Swisscontact and with partners.

Work closely with printing houses and advertising agencies to ensure the standard quality of publication products.

Work across Swisscontact programs to ensure all communication materials are consistent and aligned with the communication guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years of work experience preferably in entry level roles in the media and advertisement industry with the desire to transition to development. Or development sector experience working with economic growth thematic area.

Bachelor’s degrees in business, Development studies, Journalism, Media, and Economics, Public Policy, fine arts, Enterprise Development or another related field.

Good technical skills and knowledge in visual graphics design, photography, video production, and Content Management Systems (CMS).

Experience in news writing and storytelling.

Strong attention to detail, proactivity in communications, and a good understanding of branding.

Experience in event management, especially with the private and public sectors.

Strong ability to work as part of a team, including with government and private sector partners.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Willing to work in challenging and independent environments.

Commitment to the values and principles of Swisscontact.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this position to ug_infoswisscontact.org and copy suzanne.owekaswisscontact.org and kenneth.aeduswisscontact.org by 31st October 2024. Please indicate the name of the position applied for in the “subject” line of your email.

Deadline: 31st October 2024

NB: Female candidates with a private sector background are strongly encouraged to apply. Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer.

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