Job Title: Â Communication & Visibility Officer
Organisation:Â IsraAID
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About Organisation:
IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 54 countries. IsraAID’s mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters. IsraAID has operated in Uganda since 2016.
Job Summary:   The communications and visibility officer will enhance our country office’s documentation, reporting, learning and sharing mechanisms internally and externally, supporting the implementation of our programs. He/she should be able to think outside the box and use creative methods to document, share and educate. As an evidence-based organization, we consider global days, arts and creative social media as opportunities to increase our visibility, expand our impact, and collaborate more effectively with key stakeholders. We plan to use main-stream and social media platforms to deliver our key messages. The communications and visibility officer will support the strategic plan to achieve these objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee visual documentation of IsraAID’s projects in Uganda through photos and videos, as guided by IsraAID’s Uganda’s Country Director and IsraAID HQ’s communications team.
- Write and edit all types of content, including social media posts, blogs, reports, and more, in accord-ance with IsraAID’s communications strategy and ethical communications policies.
- Manage IsraAID Uganda’s existing social media pages, if relevant and as guided by IsraAID’s Uganda Country Director and IsraAID HQ’s communications team.
- Collect stories from the field, for use in IsraAID’s communications and fundraising efforts and to sup-port IsraAID’s existing partnerships.
- Work to raise awareness of IsraAID’s work in Uganda, including through media outreach, social media campaigning, and more, as guided by IsraAID’s Uganda Country Director.
- Ensure all content adheres to IsraAID’s brand guidelines, reflects the nuance of our work, and is con-sistent in style, quality, and tone of voice.
- Support IsraAID Uganda’s communications output in the field, including awareness-raising through ra-dio, flyers, posters, events, and more, as guided by IsraAID’s Uganda Country Director.
- Write and edit other official documents, as required.
- Host the communications day for IsraAID in Uganda to showcase
- Serve as a focal point in the field for IsraAID HQ’s communications team.
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The successful Candidate is required to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree with a strong theoretical and practical background in communications
- Good understanding of IsraAID’s work and humanitarian context, including the specific sensitivities of working with vulnerable communities
- Good written English
- Strong understanding of content creation and social media engagement
- High computer literacy and familiarity with standard programs including Microsoft Office
- Photography, videography & graphic design skills – an advantage
- Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility and Adaptability, Resilience
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications online at the link below.
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Deadline: 6th January 2025
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