Job Summary:

The Communications Specialist in the Communications Department will be in charge of putting the HFHU Communications Strategy into action.

The job includes helping with general communications, managing social media, creating content, telling stories, making the brand more visible, dealing with the media, and keeping track of project results to raise awareness and get more people involved with Habitat for Humanity Uganda's efforts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Putting the communications strategy into action

Make, review, and keep an eye on annual communications work plans and budgets
Write management progress reports for communication activities
Make a communications calendar for important events and activities
Make campaign strategies that promote affordable housing, tenure security, and access to safe water services
Build the technical skills of staff and partners so they can communicate effectively
Make Concept Notes, Terms of Reference, and Contract agreements for companies that provide communications services.

Managing digital and social media

Keep HFHU's website and social media accounts up to date on a regular basis
Make things like posters, infographics, data sheets, and photo tales for social media.
Keep track of media coverage and performance statistics.

Making content and telling stories

Write articles, case studies, and testimony about program topics that are of interest to people
Make and edit communication materials like images, videos, press releases, and publications
Use multimedia technologies to help keep track of program activities.

Managing knowledge and writing down information inside the company

Keep an orderly collection of communication materials
Help put together and revise project reports and communication content
Write and review HFHU Annual Reports, Calendars, Project Briefs, and Policy Statements.
Lead the creation of the culture-in-development resource center
Do field research and write reports

Visibility and Relations with the Media

Find and pitch HFHU work to the media for coverage
Run customized public campaigns to manage brand and visibility
Work closely with the media to keep reputation risk low
Fill out the bi-annual media reporting tool.
Help organize and coordinate events that will get your brand noticed and align with your goals.
Help with press interaction and spreading the word about your information goods.

Support for administration and multiple functions

Work with programs and other teams to acquire information
Go on field visits and help document what happens there
Help with event planning, including seminars and media relations

Requirements and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, mass communication, or a related subject
A master's degree in communications, journalism, or the social sciences is a plus.
More than five years of experience in public relations, social marketing, journalism, or communications
Previous work managing social media accounts or making multimedia material
Knowledge of design, photography, and/or video editing tools (Canva, Adobe Suite)
Familiar with style guides and editorial guide books
Experience working with NGOs in the past