Communications and Media Manager
Save the Children International is currently recruiting for a Communications & Media Manager to provide leadership in both design and execution of Save the Children’s external and internal communications strategy in Uganda. This role works alongside Director of ACCM and the Advocacy & Campaigns Manager positions to deliver our public engagement and influencing work to achieve outcomes for children across all our priority thematic areas. In addition, they support the broader functions of communications across Save the Children’s Uganda programmes, coordinating and delivering support for programmes, including case study selection and branding, as well as working with stakeholders across the country office to deliver effective internal communications.
Reporting directly to the ACCM Director, the post holder is accountable for delivery of the communications elements of the departmental strategy including media management, the production of communications products, and leading our digital strategy. This includes managing two key positions with responsibility for delivering internal communications, media engagement and the production of communications content to support our advocacy, campaign and programme objectives. They will also lead communications and media management during emergencies including the collection of case studies and production of media statements, with support of sector leads, ACCM Director and the Country Director.
The Communications Manager will also lead the generation of information and stories from the field offices to the Kampala office. These stories will then be used to promote Save the Children’s work within Uganda and around the globe. The post-holder will develop written, multimedia and digital assets that will positively represent the work of Save the Children.
He/she will manage Save the Children’s design and content production, and ensure that our digital channels are up to date and relevant for our audiences.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
Skills and Experience: At least 6 years’ experience in advertising, communications, media management, event management, marketing, public relations, or any related field.
Communication and Technical Skills
Management:
General:
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application closes on March 25, 2022 at midnight Uganda time.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
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