Role Overview
- Position: Communications Specialist (Mid-level, part-time/on-call)
- Reports to: Head of Programs
- Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
- Organization Focus: A regional non-profit technical assistance and learning partner organization focusing on innovative development programming across Eastern Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Implementation: Plan and execute internal and external communication activities, brand guidelines, and information packages.
- Content & Media: Lead content development for annual reports, press releases, newsletters, and manage media relations (media contact database, pitching, interviews).
- Digital Management: Regularly update and manage the IIDC Website and active social media channels using performance analytics.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant development communications experience, preferably within the NGO or non-profit sector.
- Core Skills: Strong writing, interpersonal communication, digital platform proficiency, and data interpretation.