About US:
The Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII) is an indigenous, not-for-profit non-governmental center of excellence, established in 2005 and based in Kampala Uganda. AfrII undertakes research and innovations development on agriculture and food systems to ensure sustainable increase in farmers’ income, food and nutrition security and environmental sustainability in Eastern and Central Africa. Africa Innovations Institute (Afrll) has received funding from the Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Nigeria (FUNAAB).

Job Summary: The Information and Communications Officer will mainly be responsible for the public relations aspect of the organization. The incumbent will build and maintain the organizations’ reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. She/ he also writes and delivers press releases and handles all communication sent to the public.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize, manage and share in the most efficient and effective way possible, knowledge and information from research outputs of various programs of Afrll.
Develop and effectively manage all AfrlI website and database with a view of bringing to the attention of the national and international community the works and impacts of Afrll.
Coordinate and manage preparation, publication and disseminate periodic reports and the Institutes publications.
Build the capacity of staff of Afrll in terms of information, communication and public relations.
Develop communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy.
Build and strengthen working relationships and manage media relations and maximize media opportunities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or similar field.
A minimum of five years of proven experience in Development Projects;
The applicant should also have experience of working with and supporting the private sector.
High level of verbal and written communication, negotiation, facilitation and training skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications accompanied with recent CVs, three referees with their current addresses and contact details such as email, telephones (mobile and office numbers). Applications should be submitted with photocopies of all supporting documents to:

The Chairman, Africa Innovations Institute,
Plot 1544, Koire Close, Off Old Kira Road,
P.O. Box 34981, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 21st March 2016