Documentation and Communications Officer

Job Title: Documentation and Communications Officer
Reports to: Programmes Coordinator
Remuneration: Attractive and competitive
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Purpose
To positively promote the corporate image of SEATINI-Uganda towards maintaining a good
relationship with the media and also provide proper and timely Documentation and Dissemination
of SEATINI Uganda information. Information in form of publications is normally in form of policy
briefs, newsletters, public statements among others, all of which aim at enhancing SEATINI Uganda
relevancy, visibility and facilitating of learning among key stakeholders. Information management
especially on the website, mailing list and the resource centre is very critical to this job.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Documentation and Communications Officer
i. Publish SEATINI Newsletters and other publications through the print and SEATINI
website....
ii. Develop guidelines and standards for information management and for the website
iii. Provide Editorial Services to SEATINI staff on publications or information materials that
they are working on.
iv. Develop work plans and budgets for the Documentation and Communication unit; submit
them to the programme coordinator for approval.
v. Update the SAETINI website with current information focusing on the ongoing activities of
the organisation and news related campaign events, public policy debates etc.
vi. Liaise with other information centers for information sharing and development in line with
strategic objectives.
vii. Lead in the documentation of results, lessons and impact from SEATINI activities.
viii. Organise and management SEATINI information centre and publications in a very
professional way that allow easy and convenient access to staff, SEATINI partners and
authorized researchers.
ix. Keep staff informed on the available resource materials especially those that are relevant to
their work and research.
x. Collect, compile and update information needs of the organization.
xi. Identify information bodies for collaboration.
xii. Facilitate and monitor the design and production of SEATINI publications and materials
such as research products, best practices, brochures, newsletters, annual reports etc
Academic Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
Competent Computer skills especially in web designing and database management are an added
advantage.
Other Specifications
• Specialized training in research design, data analysis and report writing.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills with commitment to SEATINI values and working
styles.
• Good networking, facilitation and co-ordination skills.
• Good skills in presentation, public speaking , documentation and information management
• Good grasp of trade and trade related issues including trade negotiations and advocacy in
regional integration, trade policies and their implications to the local economy and people’s
livelihoods.
• Experience in Communications and Documentation.
• Must have strong writing skills, including experience in generation of funding proposals,
reports, and other informational documents.
• Good Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Good motivator of others.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Personal integrity.
HOW TO APPLY
Typed applications with full curriculum vitae, names of three referees with photocopies of
academic/professional/experience certificates should be addressed to:
The Country Director
Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINIUganda)
P.O.BOX 3138, Kampala and send to the E-mail: seatini@infocom.co.ug
Dead Line for receiving applications is 7th January 2013
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
SEATINI-Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer