Title: Community Liaison
Company: Redeem International
About Redeem International: Redeem International, founded in 2020, is dedicated to protecting widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation in the developing world.
Description: Redeem International is seeking a passionate Community Liaison to amplify the impact of their legal interventions. This role involves building relationships with community leaders, raising awareness about Redeem’s work, and advocating for justice.
Responsibilities:
- Casework Support:
- Develop communication strategies for individual cases.
- Obtain informed consent for storytelling and communication efforts.
- Capture stories of Redeem’s impact through photos, videos, and interviews.
- Raise public awareness about relevant laws and interventions.
- Respond to media inquiries and serve as a spokesperson for Redeem.
- Community Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with local media, political, cultural, and religious leaders.
- Secure agreements with local authorities to support Redeem’s work.
- Gather community feedback on Redeem’s interventions and the justice system.
- Advocate for law enforcement efforts with local leaders.
- Facilitate community outreach meetings to educate and garner community support.
- Track and evaluate all community engagement and communication efforts.
- Miscellaneous:
- Communicate with donors, supporters, and media about Redeem’s work.
- Contribute to organizational systems, guidelines, and policies.
- Participate in professional development and spiritual formation activities.
- Support other teams within Redeem.
- Complete other assigned duties.
Recruiting Profile: We seek a skilled and passionate individual who reflects our Christian values: love, efficiency, results-orientation, and a joyful work ethic.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Degree or equivalent in communications, business, marketing, etc.
- Experience:
- Required: 2+ years in community engagement or a related role.
- Required: Project management experience with grassroots communities.
- Preferred: Experience in communications or media.
- Preferred: Experience working with law enforcement.
- Skills:
- Required: Fluency in English, Runyoro, and Runyakitara (written & oral).
- Required: Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
- Required: Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Preferred: Media and event management skills.
- Preferred: Computer literacy (word processing, email, etc.).
- Preferred: Google Business Suite and project management tools.
- Attributes:
- Required: Mature Christian faith.
- Required: High integrity and trustworthiness.
- Required: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Required: Excellent judgment and ethical decision-making.
- Required: Problem-solving skills in complex situations.
- Required: Persistence, tenacity, and commitment to deadlines and results.
- Required: Love-motivated service orientation.
Location: The Community Liaison will be based in Hoima, Uganda (Bunyoro sub-region) with occasional travel throughout the country.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via the application link.
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