COMMUNICATION OFFICER SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

About SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
SNV was created as a foundation in the Netherlands in 1965. Today SNV works in 35 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans. We started working in Uganda in 1989.
SNV is dedicated to a society in which all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organisations. We work in Agriculture, Renewable energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. SNV has offices in Fort Portal, Arua, Mbale and Kampala.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this job is to support the SNV Country Director and SNV Uganda teams in internal and external communication and knowledge development.
Responsibilities:
1. Rewrite and edit technical reports into concise, easily understandable and attractive texts for different kinds of audiences.
2. Contribute to knowledge development by capturing best practice during field visits.
3. Update the SNV intranet and-website
4. Organise events, meetings and workshops
5. Manage internal and external communication based on communication guidelines and SNV house style.
6. Maintain central documentation and information system

Contract Duration
The initial contract will be for duration of two years with possibility of extension.
Requirement:

Requirements

* Masters/ Bachelor degree in communication, media, information or related fields.
* Proven experience in editing
* Proven experience in knowledge management
* Proven experience in web site and intranet management
* Advanced skills in different computer added design and other relevant software, photography and video.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Proven experiences in organisation of events
* Excellent team work skills
* Strong planning and organising skills
* High level of integrity and accountability
* Understanding of rural economic development practices
* Prior experience in development work will be an added-advantage.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

How to apply

All interested candidates should send an application letter and CV with 3 work-related referees to:

The Human Resources Office

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Plot 36 Luthuli Rise Bugolobi

Or by email to: dkirungi@snvworld.org

Deadline for receiving applications is 5.00 pm on 11th November, 2011