Information Officer Jobs at World Food Program in Uganda

Job Title:  Public Information Officer
  The World Food Program  is a United Nations frontline agency  against world hunger.
Responsibilities
•    Strategically  plan  for communication  and public information for donor relations and  resource mobilization ;
•    Prepare questions & Answers to help  the Country Director  handle hand situations , as well as taking points , media advisories and media  backgrounders.
•    Draft and pitch  editorial material  which includes  op-eds  letters to the editor, targeted advertorials and feature articles with a focus on  donor  visibility  and resource mobilization
Qualifications
•    Masters or  University  Degree  coupled with relevant working  experience  with emphasis  in one or more of the following disciplines, Journalism, International relations , editing , communication  or other related field  gained from a recognized Institution ;
•    At least three years  working  experience  as a journalist, public information  management , professional writing  as well as experience  in developing information  strategies;
•    Good working knowledge  and experience using  MS Office applications is a must.

How to apply
Ugandan nationals  who meet  the above requirements  are requested to submit   their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates  under confidential  cover quoting on the envelop.
The Human Resources Officer
UN  World  Food Program
P. O.Box 7159
Kampala
Hand Deliver  applications  should be dropped in a box at the reception  of WFP Offices at plot  17-19, Clement Hill  Road


Deadline: 21 / 03 /2013