About US:
Uganda Cancer Society (UCS) is a nationwide umbrella organisation dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem in Uganda by coordinating all organisations in the fight against cancer. UCS is also focused on patient support programs and resource mobilization for various cancer activities at national level.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will conceptualize, plan and implement the UCS’s internal and external communications. The incumbent will work under the auspices of the Program Director and will assume the responsibility for UCS representation; donor liaison; fundraising; facilitating the work of UCS through partner organizations; UCS program development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communications Management:
· The incumbent will manage the day-to-day internal and external communications and communicating program activities of the Society including;
· Responsible for developing and leading on implementation of communications strategy
· Maintaining a strong brand for the UCS, including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, web site, social media and merchandise
· Coordinating media and public affairs activities to promote the legal and policy positions of UCS, aimed at implementing the UN Convention on the human rights
· The job holder will manage the monitoring of media and current affairs developments, across a wide range of media and in the Society itself
· Preparing press statements and articles that UCS issues for internal and external communications
· Managing the publication and promotion of UCS materials, including design and printing
· Ensuring that the Society’s communication outputs are of a high standard, respond to the needs of the target audience, and are delivered within agreed budget and timelines
· Building on existing and develop new relationships with media, key stakeholders, policy makers, member organizations and others
· Providing line-management and support to staff within the organization
· Act in accordance with the objectives and ethos of the UCS
· Undertaking other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
2. Collaboration, Networking, Representation, and Communication:
· Build and strengthen linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance Uganda Cancer Society visibility and project activities
· Support the Program Director to Represent UCS in various platforms and maintain positive linkages with government decentralized departments and other relevant stakeholders with regarding Uganda Cancer Society activities
3. Fundraising:
· Support the Program Director in proposal writing
· Lead on fund-raising events and social media fund-raising
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a BA/BSc Degree or equivalent in media, communications or other relevant subject
· Possession of a relevant MA/MSc. Degree in media, communications or other relevant subject is desired
· At least two to three years’ experience in a communications, marketing or journalist role
· Prior experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives
· Previous experience of developing and implementing media, advocacy or marketing campaigns
· Past exposure and experience of representing an organization to the public or/and media
· Working knowledge and understanding of human rights, in particular vulnerable persons
· Working knowledge of the environment in which non-governmental organizations operate
· Social media fundraising skills are desired
· Prior events management experience also desired
· Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
· Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
· Ability to work calmly under pressure and within a small dynamic team
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
· Ability to manage a complex workload and work to tight deadlines
· Computer literacy i.e. proficient in Standard office ICT skills, including social media
· Show interest in learning new skills and sharing them with others
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to physically deliver their application to the following address:
Uganda Child Cancer Foundation Office
Upper Mulago Hill Road-Uganda Cancer Institute Campus
Old Mulago
P.O. Box 3935 Kampala Uganda