Communications Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) , Uganda, Kampala

Job Description

Job purpose: To support development and implementation of communications for internal and external audiences
Responsibi!ity: Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Communications
Officer is responsible for day-to-day communication of project activities to internal and external audiences.
Duties
1. Develop and implement effective communications activities for external customers and stakeholders;
2. Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the approved project activities at field
level;
3. Write and optimise content for the website, digital newsletters, print publications and social networking sites;
4. Ens1..’re consistency in terms of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of posting via digital channels;
s. Handle media enquiries and create effective news releases to gain positive press
coverage;
6. Develop and deliver well-executed and effective campaigns;
7. Develop working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners;
8. Use project planning techniques to deliver the project and actively manage project
budgets;
9. Implement a communication strategy for the project that includes media outreach and
social media content creation;
10. Research and write press releases, and content for the project website, infographics,
biogs, and newsletters;
11. Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the project’s activities, strategies and
programmed and keep up-to-date with relevant developments;

Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Journalism, Public Relations or
Communications.
A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Journalism, Public Relations or Communications is
added advantage
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications strategy development;
A proven track-record of professional experience 1n cornmunications, public relations,
journalism, marketing or a related field;
Competencies and skills
1. Capability and proven experience in crafting communications strategies with an eye
toward results-based management;
2. Capability and proven experience crafting messages in various formats (press releases,
websites, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences;
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
4. Very good inter-personal skills;
s. High degree of initiative, flexibility and creativity;
6. Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and
communication tools;
7. Content writing experience for all media platforms;
8. Proven social media and networking expertise.