Cycling out of Poverty Foundation (CooP-Uganda) supports students, health volunteers, farmers and small entrepreneurs with bicycles to improve access to basic needs and services like education, health care, work and income. We believe that a bicycle makes a difference in this world and is a huge contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to improve livelihood of Ugandan families by making bicycles and other mobility aids (such as wheelchairs, bicycle ambulances and cargo bikes) accessible and available for everyone in Uganda.
For our office in Jinja, we are currently looking to recruit a passionate, charismatic, and creative PR and communications officer. The PR and communications officer is responsible for building and maintaining the positive image of CooP-Uganda, by a using a wide range of communication means, to shape and influence public impression and raise awareness. We are looking for a communication specialist who has experience in: – Developing PR campaigns and media relations strategies; – Collaborating with colleagues to capture key activities and stories from the field; – Documenting work in photos, videos and written stories; – Editing promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.); – Preparing and distributing press releases; – Organizing PR events; – Seeking opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising.
The applicant must be/have:
• A passion for cycling and conservation; must be able to ride a bicycle
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in researching, writing and editing publications
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Familiar with video/photo editing
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
• Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
Interviews will take place in Jinja, Uganda. Interested and qualified candidates should send their motivation letter and curriculum vitae (in format provided) to info@coop-uganda.org . DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 28th May 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Travel costs to the interview venue for all candidates will not be reimbursed.