Communications Specialist Job at UN Women Uganda in Kampala

Join UN Women Uganda as a Communications Specialist

UN Women Uganda is seeking a dedicated and experienced Communications Specialist to lead our strategic communication and advocacy efforts in Kampala. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of gender equality and women's empowerment in Uganda through powerful storytelling and strategic engagement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication and advocacy strategies for UN Women Uganda.
• Create high-quality communication materials including press releases, social media content, publications, and multimedia products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and local media houses across Uganda.
• Plan and coordinate events, press conferences, and media engagements.
• Provide strategic communication support for gender equality advocacy campaigns and programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate communication initiatives to ensure impact and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with UN Women regional and global communication teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Proven experience working on gender equality, women's rights, or development issues in Uganda.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
• Strong proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Experience in media relations and event management within the Ugandan context.
• Knowledge of Uganda's media landscape and development sector.

What We Offer

• Competitive UN salary package with benefits
• Opportunity to work with a leading global organisation
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Meaningful work contributing to gender equality in Uganda
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and writing samples through the UN Women careers portal by 5 December 2024. Applications must be submitted online at: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/12347

UN Women is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce and encourages all qualified applicants, particularly women and persons with disabilities, to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.