Country Communications Officer

Communication database

Identify potential visuals and documents for usage in internal and/or external communication, advise country team on development of these visuals and documents, and coordinate collection and archive. Database available with visuals and documents matching with SNV identity and positioning

Internal Communication

Collaborate with corporate communications on internal communications products and implementation, formulate and distribute internal communication within the country. Increased knowledge and understanding of staff on internal matters

External Communication

Develop external communication approach and planning for the country / region, based on corporate strategy, branding and desired positioning, formulate, edit, (ensure) produce and distribute communication materials (e.g. reports, documents, promotional videos, visuals). Contribution to increased familiarity with and branding of SNV as a high-quality development organisation

Communication Advice

Support - asked and unasked - management and advisors on communication matters, application of corporate brand and promotional activities

Contribution to increased quality of (internal / external) communication and effective positioning

Internet / intranet

Set up, maintain and manage the quality of the country website and intranet as part of SNV worldwide intranet and internet, conform the SNV website / intranet standards and marketing policy, and ensure / contribute to staff awareness and usage of the site. High quality content and lay out of intranet / website in order to increase impact on internal and external stakeholders

Press / media contacts

Coordinate press / media contact, inventories references to SNV in the press, maintains relations with the press, and may act as spokesperson to the press, edits press releases if required. High quality and consistent positioning of SNV in the media

Knowledge Management

Support the development and use of case studies, set up and maintain infrastructure and process for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country / region, by providing advice and circulating relevant materials. Contribution to accessibility and exchange of knowledge

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.  or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications, preferably within development sector.
• Proficiency in communications platforms, good written and communication skills, flexible to travel to other field-based office locations, willing to learn.

Additional Information

Additional requirements:

Result Communicative Flexibility: The capability of communicating a message in different ways to others, in accordance with their perceptions of the environment and reactions.

Ingenuity     

Capacity to think up inventive and smart ideas and solutions for daily problems. 

Analytical Capabilities     

Be able to unravel complex and abstract questions, separate central and side issues, and quickly incorporate new knowledge.

Initiative       

Be action- and results-driven. When possible, grab the chance to take the initiative oneself and to act directly.

Quality-orientation           

Exert oneself to provide qualitatively good work. Aim at achieving or surpassing the established quality standards in own or another’s work and performance.

Results-orientation

Undertake actions with effort, energy and tenacity, aimed at the achievement of objectives and concrete results.

Interviews Process

• Interviews for this position will be held in Kampala Offices

Cost of Travel

• The cost of Travel will be fully dependant up on the candidate

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English. Deadline is Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Working at SNV

We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an international global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.