Communications Specialist Full Time

Position Summary:

The Communications Specialist based within the Communications Department/unit will lead implementation of the HFHU Communications Strategy. The role supports broader communications, social media management, content development, storytelling, brand visibility, media relations, and documentation of project results to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement with Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s work

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communications Strategy Implementation
• Develop, review and monitor annual communications work plans and budgets
• Write management progress reports for communication activities.
• Develop a communications calendar for key events and activities
• Develop campaign strategies that promote affordable housing, tenure security and access to safe water services
• Build the technical capacity of staff and partners to carry out effective communication engagements
• Develop Concept Notes, Terms for References and Contract documents for onboarding communications service providers.

Digital & Social Media Management

• Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.
• Generate content such as posters, infographics, facts sheets and photo stories for social media platforms
• Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.

Content Development & Storytelling

• Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.
• Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).
• Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.

Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain an organized repository of communications materials (stories, photos, videos).
• Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.
• Draft and review the HFHU Annual Reports, Calendars, Project Briefs, Capacity Statements and Policy Statements
• Lead the set-up of the initial culture-in-development resource center to promote knowledge generation and sharing in Uganda and beyond.
• Undertake field research and report writing; design and layout of research publications; directing audio-visual documentation and production

Media Relations & Visibility

• Identify and pitch HFHU work for media opportunities, package and disseminate targeted messages for media coverage.
• Manage brand and visibility through customized public campaigns for HFHU
• Maintain strong collaboration with the media to ensure minimum reputation risk
• Populate the bi-annual media reporting tool and disseminate to the Africa Area Office
• Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.
• Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.
• Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications initiatives.

Administrative & Cross-functional Support

• Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.
• Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
• Events management: support project leads to organize workshops including mobilization, workshop rapporteuring and media relations management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Social Sciences is an added advantage
• Years of Related Experience: 5 +years of working experience in Communications, Journalism, Social Marketing or Public Relations.

Experience:

• Prior experience managing social media platforms or creating multimedia content.
• Familiarity with photography, video editing, and/or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
• Conversant with editorial guide books and styles manuals
• Previous experience with Non-Government Organizations, delivering one or more of the HFHU thematic areas

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Basic knowledge of communications tools and digital media strategies.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc).
• Ability to travel to field locations.
• Passion for community development and communications.

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