Communications Officer – Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Job Listing: Communications Officer

Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Location: Head Office – Luzira
No of Vacancies: 01 (One)
Reports to: Technical Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: 31/07/2024

Job Description:

The project of IFPA-CD under the Government of Uganda funding component is seeking qualified and competent applicants for the position of Communications Officer. The role of the Communications Officer is to provide support to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) by ensuring effective communications and outreach activities of the IFPA-CD project.

Key Functions:

• Lead the development of a budgeted communication strategy for funding by the World Bank.
• Implement the approved communication strategy.
• Work closely with PCU Staff and designated project coordinators in implementing agencies (MWE, UWA, and NFA) to perform the following tasks:
  • Develop information, education, and communication materials for a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
  • Prepare public awareness materials and facilitate their dissemination.
  • Provide inputs into the preparation of project progress reports and other technical publications, including designs and layouts.
  • Update the IFPA-CD website, track, and report usage of the IFPA-CD website.
  • Initiate and carry out an elaborate but targeted internal communication program to raise stakeholder awareness and knowledge on IFPA-CD among staff of the implementing agencies and technical support partners.
  • Initiate and produce appropriate public information to support campaigns, promote effective participation, disseminate knowledge, and build support for IFPA-CD among different stakeholders.
  • Monitor the performance of the IFPA-CD Communications and Awareness strategy.
  • Organize project visibility and accountability events such as Project Steering Committee meetings, World Bank missions, and talk shows.
  • Produce communication stories and periodic electronic newsletters about IFPA-CD project activities, impacts, and lessons across all implementing agencies.

Person Specification:

• Educational Qualifications:
  • At least an honours Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Experience in water, sanitation, and environment is an added advantage.
  • Experience in virtual and digital management is also an added advantage.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of progressively professional experience in communications for programmes/projects, corporations, or government institutions.
  • Demonstrated ability in writing, packaging messages, publishing, and outreach activities.
  • Excellent computer skills, including word processing and publishing packages.

Application Process:

All applications must include:

• Recent (3) passport size photographs.
• CV detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional, and educational qualifications.
• Contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment
Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala

Submission Options:

• Deliver to the Ministry Headquarters.
• Email to ps@mwe.go.ug.

About The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE):

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) of Uganda is a national entity responsible for promoting and ensuring rational and sustainable utilization, development, and effective management of water and environmental resources for the socioeconomic development of Uganda.