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Knowledge Management And CommunicationI Officer
2025-05-05T11:12:25+00:00
USAID Local Partner Health Services
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FULL_TIME
 
Lango
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Media, Communications & Writing
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-05-09T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
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PROJECT SUMMARY: USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole, Apac, Kwania, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Knowledge Management and Communications Officer shall work with the regional team to plan, organize and lead the implementation of KM activities within the regional project. S/he will participate in the development of innovative methods of knowledge exchange across the project, dissemination of project activities, best practices, and lessons learned. To develop, implement and identify strategies in communication and knowledge management for the promotion of a positive organizational image for LPHS Kigezi and Lango Project. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with senior project management to determine project knowledge management priorities and provide technical support for all Project knowledge management activities. • Serve as point of contact and interact independently with project field-based colleagues on the production of knowledge management deliverables and keep senior project management apprised of activity progress. • Ensure that knowledge management activities are implemented according to established USAID standards; provide TA to other Staff and Partners on those standards; and review/assess performance against standards. • Contribute knowledge management content to new project opportunities. • Stay abreast of relevant health science and evidence-based practices and ensure knowledge products reflect and promote the latest evidence to JCRC staff and Partners. • Support the synthesis and curation of evidence and experience emerging from the project’s programming and routine data analysis. • Work closely with science writers, editors, designers, and language translation specialists to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate print and digital knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, photo essays, short videos, technical briefs, reports and fact sheets; conference abstracts and presentations; and training materials and other technical tools. • Support the development and execution of communications and dissemination strategies for implemented projects, including liaising with JCRC corporate communications team, USAID’s communications team, and other strategic partners. • Design and coordinate virtual and, where appropriate, inperson learning exchange activities. • Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID. • Oversee regular compilation of the region-specific performance progress reports and district reports to be shared with the relevant stakeholders • Perform any other work-related duties/tasks as may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related qualifications is required. • 3 years of relevant knowledge management experience, including experience with PEPFAR or USAID-funded global health projects. • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities. • Highly proficient writing and verbal communication skills; adept at cross-cultural communication. • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. • Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and basic graphic designing.

Work closely with senior project management to determine project knowledge management priorities and provide technical support for all Project knowledge management activities. • Serve as point of contact and interact independently with project field-based colleagues on the production of knowledge management deliverables and keep senior project management apprised of activity progress. • Ensure that knowledge management activities are implemented according to established USAID standards; provide TA to other Staff and Partners on those standards; and review/assess performance against standards. • Contribute knowledge management content to new project opportunities. • Stay abreast of relevant health science and evidence-based practices and ensure knowledge products reflect and promote the latest evidence to JCRC staff and Partners. • Support the synthesis and curation of evidence and experience emerging from the project’s programming and routine data analysis. • Work closely with science writers, editors, designers, and language translation specialists to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate print and digital knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, photo essays, short videos, technical briefs, reports and fact sheets; conference abstracts and presentations; and training materials and other technical tools. • Support the development and execution of communications and dissemination strategies for implemented projects, including liaising with JCRC corporate communications team, USAID’s communications team, and other strategic partners. • Design and coordinate virtual and, where appropriate, inperson learning exchange activities. • Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID. • Oversee regular compilation of the region-specific performance progress reports and district reports to be shared with the relevant stakeholders • Perform any other work-related duties/tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
 
The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related qualifications is required. • 3 years of relevant knowledge management experience, including experience with PEPFAR or USAID-funded global health projects. • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities. • Highly proficient writing and verbal communication skills; adept at cross-cultural communication. • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. • Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and basic graphic designing
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Knowledge Management And CommunicationI Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
USAID Local Partner Health Services

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025

Duty Station:
Lango | Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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PROJECT SUMMARY: USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole, Apac, Kwania, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Knowledge Management and Communications Officer shall work with the regional team to plan, organize and lead the implementation of KM activities within the regional project. S/he will participate in the development of innovative methods of knowledge exchange across the project, dissemination of project activities, best practices, and lessons learned. To develop, implement and identify strategies in communication and knowledge management for the promotion of a positive organizational image for LPHS Kigezi and Lango Project. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with senior project management to determine project knowledge management priorities and provide technical support for all Project knowledge management activities. • Serve as point of contact and interact independently with project field-based colleagues on the production of knowledge management deliverables and keep senior project management apprised of activity progress. • Ensure that knowledge management activities are implemented according to established USAID standards; provide TA to other Staff and Partners on those standards; and review/assess performance against standards. • Contribute knowledge management content to new project opportunities. • Stay abreast of relevant health science and evidence-based practices and ensure knowledge products reflect and promote the latest evidence to JCRC staff and Partners. • Support the synthesis and curation of evidence and experience emerging from the project’s programming and routine data analysis. • Work closely with science writers, editors, designers, and language translation specialists to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate print and digital knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, photo essays, short videos, technical briefs, reports and fact sheets; conference abstracts and presentations; and training materials and other technical tools. • Support the development and execution of communications and dissemination strategies for implemented projects, including liaising with JCRC corporate communications team, USAID’s communications team, and other strategic partners. • Design and coordinate virtual and, where appropriate, inperson learning exchange activities. • Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID. • Oversee regular compilation of the region-specific performance progress reports and district reports to be shared with the relevant stakeholders • Perform any other work-related duties/tasks as may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related qualifications is required. • 3 years of relevant knowledge management experience, including experience with PEPFAR or USAID-funded global health projects. • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities. • Highly proficient writing and verbal communication skills; adept at cross-cultural communication. • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. • Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and basic graphic designing.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, May 9 2025
Duty Station: Lango
Posted: 05-05-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 05-05-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 05-05-2065
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