Jobs at Uganda Land Alliance in Uganda- Communications Officer

Job Title:
Communications Officer


Uganda Land Alliance is a consortium of National and International NGOs and individuals focusing on advocacy on Land and Land Rights  promotion and protecting the interests of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups of people and individuals through the promotion of fair 1 laws and policies aimed at protecting their land rights. Uganda Land Alliance intends to recruit a dynamic and self driven person to fill the post of Land Rights Desk Officer

Reports to: Coordinator Membership, Communication and Capacity ; building

Duty Station: Kampala.

Contract period: Two years renewable

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Develop and implement the ULA communications strategy
    Develop relations with key activists/stakeholders at local, national and regional level to support the advancement of land rights
    Support ULA campaigns and partner programs.
    Write and distribute Organizational announcements.
    Develop and implement shared partnership communication tools, systems and strategies among the ULA membership and other stakeholders
    Coordinate and collaborate closely with other ULA projects, and NGOs implementing the communication strategy
    Facilitate the communication of key corporate messages for ULA
    Champion cultural change to achieve communication excellence
    Provide opportunities for collaboration and sharing of experiences and lessons among ULA projects and externally with likeminded organizations
    Lead on the copy writing and production of ULA publications includ­ing News letters
    Ensure ongoing National Input among ULA membership and stake­holders towards creating a shared corporate vision and celebrating ULA achievement
    Develop publicity materials (printed or e-mail format) for ULA activities

Requirement:

    Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field obtained from a reputable University with minimum of 3 years experience working in the field of communications and ability to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities

How to apply:
Persons who fully meet the above speci­fications should submit in their hand written applications, Curriculum vitae together with their copies of the academic transcripts and testi­monials by August 30th, 2012, 5:00pm prompt to the address below:

The Administrator Uganda Land Alliance, Block 29; Plot 1521 Mawanda Road, Kamwokya, P.O. Box 26990 Kampala-Uganda.

Deadline: 30th Aug 2012