Communication Officer

Responsibilities

KRA 1: Project Planning

• Support the development of Influencing & Communications Plans for the organisation
  
• Ensure a good understanding of PIU’s operating environment and the ways in which the achievement of our strategic goals is dependent on influencing others towards changed mindsets and behaviours
  
• Contribute towards stakeholder mapping and audience analysis, leading to the development of clear, measurable influencing targets and innovative strategies for driving change
  
• Support the development of detailed implementation plans and budgets.
  
• In collaboration with MERL and Project Managers, devise effective monitoring frameworks that will support quality assurance of influencing / communications interventions and yield important insights on how to change mindsets and behaviours for the benefit of vulnerable children and youth (especially girls)
  

KRA 2: Materials Development

• Coordinate the design, development and roll out of campaign and communication materials in line with the agreed Influencing & Communications plan:
  
• Ensure a good understanding of the Global Plan International Branding Guidelines; ensure a coherent and consistent brand image across all projects and ensure compliance with Donor visibility requirements
  
• Work with programme teams and partners to design, pre-test and roll out communications materials (such as documentaries, posters, flyers and brochures) for awareness creation and education
  
• Support programme managers to commission high quality and creative photography and videography which captures the essence and impact of our work
  
• Support programme and field teams in integrating documentation and communication to effectively draw lessons and change stories in line with the strategy
  
• Supervise the work of suppliers/ 3rd parties to support in research, interviewing, writing, editing, proofreading and distributing content for electronic and print communication
  

KRA 3: Outreach & Events

• Support the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and develop relationships to increase PIU’s profile amongst target audiences:
  
• Take part in planning public events and outreaches meetings in line with the Plan International Uganda strategic priorities; provide significant practical and logistical support to ensure smooth running
  
• Develop and enhance strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals
  
• Participate in strategic networks, including with government and partners, to promote the Plan International Uganda profile
  
• Represent Plan International with external stakeholders, at all times behaving in line with Plan International’s values and Code of Conduct (CoC) to give a faithful representation of the organisation
  

KRA 4: Ensuring Impactful Implementation   

• Support the roll-out of Influencing & Communications plans; continuously monitoring effectiveness and impact, analysing learning and making adjustments as required:
  
• Take responsibility for the delivery of a delegated portfolio of Influencing & Communications projects and activities, this may include, but is not limited to: press releases, speeches, newsletters, reports, success stories, videos, photography, infographics, tweets, blogs and Facebook posts, etc.
  
• Support the project team in managing scheduled content releases; ensuring high quality, timely, delivery against plan
  
• Participate in promoting Plan International Uganda’s visibility on existing Plan International Platforms (such as Planet and Media Bank) and approved social media sites
  
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation and learning reviews to appreciate which Influencing & Communications strategies gain traction with specific audiences and to prove and improve engagement
  

KRA 5: Team Collaboration

• Manage selected external consultants, but also collaborate in a trusted, effective way with colleagues across PIU:
  
• Successfully procure and manage communications contractors and freelancers, following procurement procedures
  
• Organise and coordinate colleagues (and consultants) engaged in events management or content creation projects; lead the team towards high standards of performance through clear roles & responsibilities and provision of appropriate support
  
• Participate in the Influencing & Communications team’s capacity building initiatives for staff and partners by providing expert training facilitation, coaching and guidance
  
• Foster an inclusive environment by implementation of policies and ways-of-working that provide for diversity and equal opportunities and utilisation of a leadership style that will drive employee engagement, in line with PIU’s Staff Engagement and Communication Approach
  
• Take responsibility for managing the finances associated with events or content development projects; at all times following PIU’s financial procedures and working to optimise value for money
  

KRA 6: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in mass communications, journalism, multimedia, or related fields.
  

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in similar role, preferably with non-governmental organisations
  
• MUST be proficient in Graphics Design and Multimedia production using the Adobe Creative Suite