Country Communications Officer

SNV

Job Type

On-site

About SNV

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigor. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Job Description

The Country Communications Officer is part of the country office team. He/she is to provide administrative and operational support to the Communications team, assisting in the implementation of communication strategies and ensuring the smooth execution of daily communication activities. He/she is responsible for the development and implementation of knowledge management strategies that enhance SNV Uganda’s ability to capture, organise, and disseminate knowledge, thereby improving country impact and contributing to organisational learning.

Responsibilities

Identify potential visuals and documents for usage in internal and/or external communication, advise country team on development of these visuals and documents, and coordinate collection and archive. Database available with visuals and documents matching with SNV identity and positioning
Collaborate with corporate communications on internal communications products and implementation, formulate and distribute internal communication within the country. Increased knowledge and understanding of staff on internal matters
Develop external communication approach and planning for the country / region, based on corporate strategy, branding and desired positioning, formulate, edit, (ensure) produce and distribute communication materials (e.g. reports, documents, promotional videos, visuals). Contribution to increased familiarity with and branding of SNV as a high-quality development organisation
Support - asked and unasked - management and advisors on communication matters, application of corporate brand and promotional activities
Contribution to increased quality of (internal / external) communication and effective positioning
Set up, maintain and manage the quality of the country website and intranet as part of SNV worldwide intranet and internet, conform the SNV website / intranet standards and marketing policy, and ensure / contribute to staff awareness and usage of the site. High quality content and lay out of intranet / website in order to increase impact on internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate press / media contact, inventories references to SNV in the press, maintains relations with the press, and may act as spokesperson to the press, edits press releases if required. High quality and consistent positioning of SNV in the media
Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country / region, by providing advice and circulating relevant materials. Contribution to accessibility and exchange of knowledge

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field. or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications, preferably within development sector.
Proficiency in communications platforms, good written and communication skills, flexible to travel to other field-based office locations, willing to learn.
The capability of communicating a message in different ways to others, in accordance with their perceptions of the environment and reactions.
Capacity to think up inventive and smart ideas and solutions for daily problems.
Be able to unravel complex and abstract questions, separate central and side issues, and quickly incorporate new knowledge.
Be action- and results-driven. When possible, grab the chance to take the initiative oneself and to act directly.
Exert oneself to provide qualitatively good work. Aim at achieving or surpassing the established quality standards in own or another’s work and performance.
Undertake actions with effort, energy and tenacity, aimed at the achievement of objectives and concrete results.