Vacancy : Development Communications Officer
Recruiter: Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWP EA)
City : Entebbe,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Coordinator
About GWP:
The Global Water Partnership's vision is for a water secure world. Its mission is to support the sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels.
GWP was founded in 1996 by the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to foster integrated water resource management (IWRM).
IWRM is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of ecosystems and the environment.
Job Summary: The Development Communications Officer will work with a team of other professionals in the programme that includes other disciplines based at the Sub-region. The coordinating office of the GWP EnA is located in Entebbe, Uganda hosted by the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Development Communications Officer will be working together with other officers of GWP to promote public and media awareness of and involvement in the GWP EnA and to mobilize among the member Countries confidence and trust on the programme. The officer will do this by:
Developing and implementing, the programmme communication strategy as part of communications strategy of GWP which encompasses external, internal and programmes’ communications;
Designing, managing and facilitating the implementation of the GWP programmes and Projects’ communications work plan - including monitoring and reporting duties associated with that work plan; and
Developing and managing a strategy for the production and dissemination of a wide array of public information products – including publications, writing and editing of public information materials, reports, brochures, new letters and information briefs/progress updates.
Skills and Experience:
The Communications Officer must hold a master's degree in Communication, Media Relations or Journalism
The applicant should possess at least five years’ experience in designing Development communication strategies in regional or international organizations.
State-of-the-art knowledge in field of communications and public affairs, and ability to address a range of issues related to the GWP EnA business and development programs.
Significant and diverse experience in all facets of communications and public affairs, and proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major campaigns, strategies or programs.
Possess excellent analytical and writing skills.
Ability to effectively assist GWP EnA management to assess the political climate for achieving their underlying objectives (e.g., development assistance, resource mobilization, policy advocacy, confidence building, etc.), and enhance their operational effectiveness in dealing with external constituencies.
Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships and partnerships.
Sound knowledge of disciplines relevant to GWP EnA’s work (e.g., economics, water resources management, social development, or other relevant field).
Detailed knowledge of national/international trends, political-economic issues, and conditions and developments related to GWP EnA countries.
Excellent interpersonal skills; proven experience in working as both a leader and a member of a team.
Highly developed oral and written communications skills and ability to persuasively present and defend controversial issues/positions.
Fluency in both written and spoken English with a working knowledge of French OR
Fluency in both written and spoken French with a working knowledge of English a requirement.
Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates may submit their applications, including a letter of interest, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to GWPEA Regional Coordinator’ Office in Entebbe or submit them electronically via email: gwpvacancy@nilebasin.org:
Deadline: 15th February 2014
NB: Only those candidates that are short listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female and Nationals from the GWP EnA Region are strongly encouraged to apply.
