Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Communication and Knowledge Management Officer Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Communication and Knowledge Management Officer Jobs in Uganda

Reports to: M&E and Learning Specialist

Duty Station: Lira

Contract Duration: Two-year contract, with six months’ probation period, renewable based on satisfactory performance against agreed targets and deliverables

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Communications and Knowledge Management Officer will lead the development, implementation, evaluation and continued improvement of communication and knowledge management initiatives during the implementation of the Project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Communication and Knowledge Management Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Conduct the research, including stakeholder analysis and needs assessment, and use the survey results to develop and implement creative communication strategy for NOSP.

Prepare the Knowledge Management Strategy for NOSP.

Continuously review and improve the Project communication strategies and materials to ensure effectiveness.

Develop and manage an annual production cycle of communication materials including campaigns and information materials to support awareness raising, sensitization and key messages (stories, videos, photos etc.) about the Project and articulate them in ways appropriate to the key stakeholders’ target audiences.

Provide functional direction to special events in particular with reference to activities in the oilseeds sector, such as product launch, the commissioning of works with special emphasis on effective use of the media.

Prepare user-friendly information sheets that detail key facts and figures about oil seeds development.

Liaise with MAAIF communication unit staff and advise PCU staff on media engagement.

Synthesize reports and write thematic case studies, lessons learned and stories about successes emerging from NOSP implementation; package them and ensure that they are shared within the country, with Government and other development partners in and outside Uganda.

Support the oil seeds policy development process, develop and package targeted policy products as required, and ensure that key stakeholders at different levels are fully informed as to the issues in question.

Ensure that systematic learning and knowledge management are fully embedded in Project management and implementation.

Design and implement training activities for

Project staff, government partners and other project stakeholders, as required, on KM and communication approaches, methods and tools.

Develop and implement mechanisms to encourage individuals, organizations and functional networks to share their experiences for mutual learning.

Carry out other duties related to the Project’s activities, as may be assigned by the M&E and Learning Specialist.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline

A minimum of a post graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognised University/ Institution is of added advantage.

Working Experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications in the rural development sector.

Proven experience in designing and implementing successful communication for sustainable development;

Experience in the sphere of rural development project management and implementation, in particular a good basic knowledge of project M&E systems, will be a distinct advantage;

Experience in, or solid understanding of, use of modern information and communication technology; print, broadcast media/interactive digital media in agriculture and rural development;

Experience in building relationships with journalists, handling enquiries, pitching features and conducting interviews;

How to Apply

All candidates should send their written applications with copies of identification documents ,academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating contact details of (03) referees addressed to the

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,

P.O. Box 102 Entebbe,

Uganda or hand delivered to the Ministry Registry located at Plot No.14 Lugard Road, Entebbe

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Submission deadline: Friday 4th November 2022

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