About GOAL:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.
Job Summary: The Communications and Fundraising Officer will coordinate, collate, and develop information for high-quality and timely reports, proposals, and other internal and external communication. He / she will also support the GOAL Uganda country programme with high-quality research, analysis, and communication for internal and external audiences. The communications will include, but not be limited to newsletters, annual reports, advocacy pieces, blogs, and press releases. The job holder will be tasked to research about fundraising opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Support in the development of proposals, reports and communications in collaboration with the Country Director, ACD-Programmes, ACD- Systems, and programme managers.
· Research new programme and funding opportunities in line with the GOAL Uganda’s country strategic plan, including liaising with other INGOs, government ministries, UN Agencies, bilateral donors and private foundations and businesses to maintain current knowledge of the donor environment and ‘map’ funding opportunities for GOAL’s programmes in Uganda.
· Manage GOAL Uganda’s Partnerships & Portfolios, including management of the cloud-based Partnership Pipeline Manager.
· Actively coordinate the implementation of GOAL Uganda’s Communications Strategy, Branding and Visibility Guidelines, ensuring GU staff abide by and support the implementation of the strategy and guidelines.
· In charge of quality assurance of all external documentation in relation to branding
· Build the capacity of GOAL Uganda and partner staff in the collection of beneficiary stories, taking photos and other marketing or promotional activities
· Regularly review and streamline all GOAL Uganda branded documentation.
· Oversee the design of promotional materials (newsletters, brochures, marketing collateral) in line with Head Office guidelines
· With the final approval of the Country Director, be a point of contact for GOAL’s media team in HO. Communications and Fundraising Officer
· Notify the HO Media team of any potential news stories and help gather news items on GOAL Uganda’s programmes.
· Ensure GOAL Uganda website is current and lively.
· Coordinate GOAL Uganda intranet content
· Support the Country Director in updating HQ monthly on GOAL Uganda activities and points of interest
· Ensure familiarity with GOAL’s strategic objectives, rules and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant donor requirements
· Perform any other duties as outlined by the line manager or Country Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Post graduate in Communication Studies or relevant degree.
· At least three years’ experience in a communications and/or fundraising role
· Past experience in researching and writing fundraising applications
· Excellent computer skills
· Experience in taking quality photos for use in publications highly desirable
· Exceptional writing and editing skills are desired
· Detailed orientated and highly organised worker
· Ability to work on own initiative in an innovative manner
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie
NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates.
Deadline: 10th June 2015.