Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communications and Engagement Officer (PE)

Position Code: C&EO -822
Reports to: Head Communications & Engagement
Station: Entebbe & Masaka

Job Purpose:
The position holder will coordinate key aspects of Unit communications and engagementthrough on and offline platforms with accuracy, creativity, and in an engaging manner, andfacilitate the growth of proactive communications that build the identity, reputation, andprofile of the Unit and its partners.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement effective communication andengagement strategy based on our target audience;
• Write, edit and distribute content, including publications, press releases, websitecontent, reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates theorganization's activities, studies, and capabilities;
• Liaise with media production firms to ensure that all audio/visual and written contenteffectively profiles the Unit’s capacity and impact, and fully incorporates the Unitbrand identity;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a mediadatabase;
• Monitor the Unit’s coverage in the media, communications, and other publicengagements, and collate periodic analytics and metrics using the Unit’s KTEmonitoring framework;
• In partnership with communications assistants and community engagement staffacross Unit stations seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, andcoordinate publicity events as required;
• Rate with management to develop and implement effective communication andengagement strategy based on our target audience;
• Write, edit and distribute content, including publications, press releases, websitecontent, reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates theorganization's activities, studies and capabilities;
• Liaise with media production firms to ensure that all audio/visual and written contenteffectively profiles the Unit’s capacity and impact, and fully incorporates the Unitbrand identity;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a mediadatabase;
• Monitor the Unit’s coverage in the media, communications and other publicengagements, and collate periodic analytics and metrics using the Unit’s KTEmonitoring framework;
• In partnership with communications assistants and community engagement staffacross Unit stations seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, andcoordinate publicity events as required;
• Represent the Unit on communications and engagement forums/networks to ensurethe facilitate enhanced visibility and positioning of the Unit’s mission;
• Manage and grow the Unit’s online presence through intuitive usage of contemporarysocial media channels;
• Coordinate the implementation of relevant, influential communications campaignsaround international days;
• Lead the promotion of Unit impact through the design and dissemination ofinfographics through relevant platforms;
• Assist in the development of the Unit multi-media library, adding photo and videoassets with appropriate metadata to improve users’ experience; and,
• Lead the timely development and dissemination of the Unit quarterly newsletter; and,
• Support capacity building of staff in communications and engagement.
2. Financial Management
• The post holder is not expected to have delegated authority to manage budgets orfunds at the Unit.
3. Line Management
• The post holder will support the supervision of Communications Assistants as well asstaff engaged in community engagement across different sites (via “dotted lines”).
4. LSHTM Integration
• Support activities that drive the further integration of the Unit’s Communicationfunction into LSHTM;
• Collaborate with colleagues across all 3 LSHTM sites (London, The Gambia, Uganda);and,
• Work closely with London-based colleagues to maintain and manage the Unit website.
5. Environment
• Participate in carbon emission reduction activities across the Unit and wider LSHTM;and,
• Act as an advocate for the responsible and efficient use of resources.

Person Specification
• University degree in Mass Communications or another relevant subject area
• Master’s degree in Mass Communications or another relevant subject area is an addedadvantage;
• Should possess 3-5 years of experience working in a communication role in a fastpaced environment (media relations and/or content creation);
• Proven experience in developing a variety of engaging content (articles, blogs, audio,video, images);
• Extensive practical experience in social media, producing website content andUnderstanding of ethical storytelling;
• Experience in undertaking analysis using relevant analytical tools and information toevaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and activities;
• Experience in coordination of multiple communications teams and projects;
• Knowledge and experience working with people of different backgrounds and cultures;
• Experience working in the global health or international development sectors andhandling media relations;
• Experience developing and implementing effective community engagementstrategies;
• Experience working with global teams to achieve a common goal;
• Significant experience building and managing institutional websites, social mediaaccounts web content in a corporate/institutional setting;
• Significant experience managing corporate/institutional profiles and content onFacebook, Twitter and other social media platforms;
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of content development;
• Excellent skills in writing, proofreading and editing;
• Ability to translate technical language and complex research into communications thata variety of audiences can understand and engage with (donor community, NGOs, thegeneral public, etc);
• Ability to coordinate the production of quality A/V, and print materials
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Good skills in photography and/or videography;
• Interest in neglected tropical diseases and/or public health;
• Excellent knowledge of writing for the web and using web content managementsystems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, etc;
• Desktop graphics software such as Adobe creative suite;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent command of English and widely spoken local languages;
• Proficiency in relevant software and applications (including but not limited to MS Word,Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent Ability to work with a high level of independence;
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to prioritize, plan work and respond flexibly to unexpected changes or multipledemands;
• Excellent influencing skills, Ability to innovate and think creatively, Proactive,Outcome driven, High degree of professionalism; and,
• Capability to work well with colleagues from other departments.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation: https://redcap.link/Communications_Engagement_Officer 
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 23rd August 2022, 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment and so are advised to embark on the certification process soon enough to enable timely contracting.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.


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