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Advocacy and Communication Coordinator

Kampala

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Kampala
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: Closed

BACKGROUND 
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. In Uganda, the DRC programme provides comprehensive assistance and protection to refugees and other vulnerable populations, supports durable solutions to protracted displacement and works to reduce armed violence (for more information go to www.drc.dk). 
All projects implemented by DRC are monitored / evaluated in accordance to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning policy  
 
 
ABOUT ECHO PROJECT 
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is presently leading a Consortium of four NGOs (DRC, LWF, Windle Trust Uganda and REACH) which has been selected to implement a program in West Nile to provide lifesaving and sustainable WASH, livelihoods and education services to South Sudanese refugees and surrounding host communities. The Consortium is implementing a 1-year project funded under the European Commission, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations – ECHO, to respond to refugee settlements and host communities in West Nile of Uganda. 
 
 
PURPOSE 
The role of the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator is to lead the team in delivering vital information and communication that enable excellent media and fundraising activities for the Uganda Country Office and Consortium partners. He/she will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive media, advocacy and communications strategy, ensuring smooth flow of information, good relations with high profile visitors and the media, and high-quality reporting to showcase DRC Uganda’s activities and achievements. Additionally, the Advocacy, Communications and Media Manager will work closely with the Regional Office in Nairobi to ensure that external messaging and image are  
 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   
 
1. Media And Communications 
  • Implement communication activities including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media and communications surge support during emergencies 
  • Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of DRC are uniformly and consistently followed across the Uganda Country Office 
  • Proactively develop a high profile for DRC Uganda through the production of high quality, well researched and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate portfolio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies.  
  • Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for stakeholders. 
 
2. Advocacy 
  • Lead the development of an advocacy strategy for the Uganda Country Office and Consortiums led by DRC.  
  • Support programme leadership to articulate their top priority advocacy objectives in line with the CO Results Contract and regional advocacy and communication strategy.  
  • Identify key opportunities and events for DRC Uganda to position itself as the leading organization for refugee and solutions programming issues in Uganda.  
  • Ensure that DRC receives national recognition for achieving proven and innovative national impact from well-managed solutions programmes and emergency response.  
  • Support country management and other programme staff in their work, including development of a plan for achieving their priority advocacy objectives in both an emergency and development context. This should include guidelines on the meaningful and safe participation of beneficiaries in advocacy and communications.  
  • Be an active member of the Advocacy platforms and appropriate forums.  
  • Initiating and supporting materials to achieve common advocacy goals 
  • Work closely with the Regional Advocacy and Communications team in delivering materials, formulating policies, providing regular taking points, briefings and updates and helping to plan and support DRC representation at major national and international events  
 
ABOUT YOU 
The desired candidate must be able to conceptualize and articulate DRC vision and have the strong oral and written communication skill required to translate the vision into tangible action. The incumbent is expected to have extensive donor, government and partner engagement experiences.  
 
Experience and understanding of refugee and displacement issues is an advantage and ideally the candidate will have a good understanding of the region. 
 
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:  
i. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment 
ii. Collaborating: You lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.  
iii. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while setting high standards  
iv. Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively 
v. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Minimum of 5 years in management experience in a media or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably in the region 
  • Previous experience working with national and international media, ideally in a similar strategic role 
  • Experience of leading communication activities in refugee context 
  • Experiencing building a media network and excellent digital and social media skills and understanding of how it can be used to further our work 
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner. 
  • Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization 
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision  
  • Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.  
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.      
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
 
 
GENERAL  
 
Commitments:  
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC  
 
CONDITIONS 
 
Availability: Immediately 
 
Duty station: Kampala-Uganda with frequent travel to field locations (50%) 
 
Reporting: Head of Programs and ECHO consortium manager. 
 
Contract: 1 year contract dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of National staff. 
 
 
HOW TO APPLY: 
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. 
 
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.  
 
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 31st July 2017. 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.  
 
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk. 
 
This vacancy is now closed.
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