Job Title: Communication Manager
Organisation: BRAC International
Duty Station: BRAC Uganda Country Office, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About BRAC:
BRAC, one of the largest Non-Governmental Development Organisation in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation programmes, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organisation implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme at BRAC Based on the understanding that the future of Africa will be determined majorly by the youth, the MasterCard Foundation has launched a scholar’s programme. BRAC is partnering with the Foundation to implement this Programme in Uganda. The vision of the programme is to educate and develop meritorious; yet economically marginalized young people in Africa, next-generation leaders who are committed to giving back, with access to quality education, and deliver holistic financial, emotional and academic support throughout their secondary education.
Job Summary:
The Job holder will primarily be;
Managing Communication for internal and external purposes for the MasterCard foundation scholars at BRAC
Reporting and analysis of various programme initiatives as per the agreement with MasterCard foundation
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communication:
Support implementation of all activities, (scholars selection and recruitment, educational support, comprehensive students support services, network of high quality institutions and alumni network), particularly in respect to communication. This includes:
Prepare newspaper announcements, posters and other IEC material required.
Comment on design elements of all programme outputs
Ensure brand compliance of all programme outputs
Contribute to the development of training materials
Assist in the organizing of the leadership congress scholars
Assist in establishing a scholars’ alumni network
Ensure efficient and effective communication withal internal and external stakeholders regarding the programme.
Develop case studies by tracking and following up scholars
Establish and maintain liaison with existing and potential programme partners and explore potential partnerships for the benefit of the programme.
Work closely with other BRAC programme.
Perform any other task assigned to achieve the vision of the programme.
2. New initiatives and business plan:
Identify potential areas of interventions in line with the strategic objectives and integrated approach of BRAC in Uganda
Identify resource potentials within Uganda for existing and new areas of interventions
Develop proposals for various interventions and respond to various funding opportunities
Assist in developing strategic objectives and implementation plans for various teams and programmes within BRAC Uganda
Compile reports from schools and Regional Coordinators.
Reporting analysis of programme initiatives
Prepare programme reports as required
Support research and monitoring activities of the programme
Ensure cross learning with other programmes and work in partnership with all BRAC programmes, particularly youth programmes
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should possess a Masters Degree preferably in Mass Communication or Public Relations
At least five years’ experience in the communication and / or media industry
Prior knowledge and experience in multi-national organizations
Good knowledge in TOR and MOU writing and analytical skills.
Experience of working with media and in a multicultural environment
Excellent English language skills
Good team player and demonstrated leadership qualities
Excellent expertise in project proposal writing
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with this prestigious NGO, BRAC International, should send their applications including an Updated CV, 2 recent Colored passport size photographs, and Recommendation letter from LC I, Photocopies of Educational certificates and transcripts through post office and address it to the Human Resource Department, BRAC Uganda, Busingiri Zone in Nyanama off Entebbe Road, P. O. Box 31817, Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Please indicate your day time telephone contacts. You may also apply online through this e-mail address as indicated here: akothanna@yahoo.com
Deadline: 20th December, 2013
