Jobs Vacancies in Uganda for IT (Information Technology Jobs)- DENIVA

Job Title: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION OFFICER
The Communication and Information Officer coordinates the promotion of products, services and public image of the organization, He/she also manages and develops the procurement, supply and distribution of information for the organization in support of its objectives and needs.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE:
• Degree in Mass Communication
• Advanced training in Professional Writing, Journaiism, Communications, or Public Relations
• At least 3 years experience in a similar position
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Time-management and organizational skills
• Computer, desktop publishing skills,
• Experience in web design
• Creativity to communicate in different ways
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to form and maintain relationships through teamwork and networking
• Knowledge of the media, how it operates, and what types of media to use for different purposes
• The ability to simplify complex information and communicate it to different groups
• Excellent reporting, research, writing, editing and

SPECIFIC TASKS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
SPECIFIC TASKS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Reports to the Assistant Executive Director Programmes
• Develop and implement communication strategy
•Arrange publicity for the organization through different outlets
• Write news releases, speeches and articles
• Edit and organize the publication of documents
• Keep staff and clients up to date with news from the network
• Provide the public with information when it is requested
• Coordinates and approve the work of artists, photographers and Printers
• Assist with web development and technological enhancements
• Negotiating rates and orders advertising for print, television or radio on behalf of the Organization
• Liaise with the media on behalf of the organization
• Arrange training for staff and membership in communication and information Management
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HOW TO APPLY:

1. Suitable candidates for any of the above posts should submit their hand written applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the DENIVA offices addressed to:

The Chairperson
Personnel and Administration Committee
Block 9,
Plot 490 (Near Law Development Centre)
Off Makerere Road
P.O. Box 11224, TEL: 256-41-4530575/4540189
FAX: 256-41-4531236 KAMPALA, UGANDA
Email: info@deniva.or.ug,
Web: www.deniva.or.ug

2. All applications must be sealed and the post applied for clearly indicated on the top right corner of the envelope.
3. DENIVA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
4. All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours (8.30am-5.00pm) not later than Friday 24th September 2010.
5. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.