The project will adopt a farming systems approach integrating livestock and crops, having livestock (dairy cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and pigs) as an intervention entry point.

To address the above the project will apply the Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) approach. The PIP approach is an innovative way of transforming small-scale subsistence farm households into more productive and sustainable farms. Changing farmers’ mindsets by motivating them to transform their reality through conscious collective action is at the core of the PIP approach. The project will also support the ongoing school milk program and be supportive to policy actors to developed and implement inclusive and responsive livestock policies and practices.

Job Purpose

The Communications Officer is part of SNV in Uganda in charge of developing and executing the project communication strategy and knowledge management. The Communications Officer creates an enabling environment for SNV’s business development, project impact and programme work by delivering communication initiatives and positioning SNV INCLUDE in events, websites and media.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Communication Strategy Development
Craft and execute a detailed communication plan that reflects the project’s evolution from the ISDAP approach to the participatory approach (PIP) and integrated farming systems. This strategy will guide how we share our story, highlighting the changes and benefits of these new methods.

Stakeholder Relations
Build strong relationships with district leaders, project teams, and key players to promote the program. Your role involves bridging the project and the community, ensuring everyone is informed on the program’s goals and progress.

Content Production
Create compelling content across various formats, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and multimedia materials like infographics. Your content will showcase the project’s developments, activities, and successes, ensuring the message is clear and engaging for all audiences.

Training and Support
Work with the project team to enhance their skills in capturing and sharing the project’s impact. You’ll be responsible for making sure everyone can effectively communicate the new approaches being implemented, ensuring consistency and clarity in our messaging.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Design informative materials that explain the INCLUDE project’s Theory of Change. Your work will help others understand our objectives, outcomes, and the steps we’re taking to get there and share important lessons learned along the way.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or relevant qualification.
6 years’ relevant experience
Ability to meet deadlines and to work within a large multidiscipline team.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Command of local Uganda languages is preferred.
A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork and coaching
Extension, Communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
Additional Information

Additional requirements