Technical Lead Communications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field

• A first-level university degree in combination with 9 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Skills

• Thought leadership on communications

• Excellent writing and photography skills

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, and responds appropriately;

• Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience

• Commitment to Continuous Learning

• Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession

• Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates

• Shows willingness to learn from others, seeks feedback to learn and improve.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field

• A first-level university degree in combination with 9 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Skills

• Thought leadership on communications

• Excellent writing and photography skills

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, and responds appropriately;

• Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience

• Commitment to Continuous Learning

• Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession

• Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates

• Shows willingness to learn from others, seeks feedback to learn and improve.

• Takes the lead in the development, planning, and implementation of LWF communications strategy; works with various sector heads, LWF partners and affected communities to implement the communication strategy and incorporate it into the overall country strategy

• Coordinates production of a diverse range of information products (including audio/visual communications) to ensure LWF visibility and branding

• Regular field visits to capture information for content creation and build the capacity of individual staff at field level in order to assist with content production: photos and storytelling in particular

• Builds the capacity of key staff on a range of communications issues, methods, and approaches in order to achieve the LWF communications strategy

• Provides advice and guidance to LWF senior staff, and particularly the Country Representative on communications messaging for particular meetings and events at short notice

• Supports institutional fundraising by working with teams and applying expertise in order to ensure highly competitive proposals

• Anticipates and resolves communications public relations controversies through crisis communication skills

• Develops and prepares communications and key messaging material for LWF Uganda, including fact sheets, reports, promotional materials, and talking points for core management staff when necessary.

• Lead on content production and curation for the website, print publications and social networking sites.

• Ensures consistency in terms of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of posting via digital channels.

• Handles media enquiries and creates effective press releases to gain positive press coverage; provides talking points and other materials as needed for senior staff; responds to media inquiries quickly and effectively.

• Evaluates results and impact of outreach communications; reports on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the LWF work in Uganda.