Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer
Organization: Medical Research Council/
Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: The Unit Director
About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Uganda Research Unit on AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute,
Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the
Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Uganda Research Unit on AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute,
Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the
Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.
Job Summary: The Communications and
Engagement Officer will mainly be responsible for the management of all aspects
of communications and community engagement across the MRC unit, and
specifically support information flow within the unit, but also with the
relevant stake holders and general public.
Engagement Officer will mainly be responsible for the management of all aspects
of communications and community engagement across the MRC unit, and
specifically support information flow within the unit, but also with the
relevant stake holders and general public.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Steers the
development, implementation, and evaluation of major national or
international communications, projects and strategies for the lay and
professional audiences, including innovative demonstration project. - Manages and guides
development, testing and timely dissemination of science and audience-
based products, tools and message to different audiences (i.e. general
public, external organization, partners, and media) in a variety of
formats (i.e. print, video, Web). - Offers expert
consultation and technical expertise in the creation of strategic and
integrated plans and strategies for communication programs, campaigns and
activities. - Takes charge of
research and evaluation activities related to research communication.
Promotes, guides, conducts, and supports audience research and evaluation
of communication programs, including formative, process, and outcome
evaluation and qualitative and quantitative methods. - Works in liaison with
management to ensure that the organization’s strategic plan, mission,
vision and values are integrated into all the communications for project’s
strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services.
He/she will manage and all communications in the unit - Serves as a key focal
contact liaison between MRC and other partners on organisation-wide issues
and networks with a variety of external stakeholders (e.g. UNHRO, Ministry
of health, UNCST and local agencies, officials of other countries and
international organizations, communication experts, and representatives of
the general public). - Processes all internal
publication needs of the unit in liaison with the concerned parties. - Guarantees that the
organisational website has accurate and relevant information and is
updated in a timely manner. - Routinely trains Unit
personnel in communication skills on identifying their gaps. - Develops, coordinates
the implementation and monitoring of the Unit’s community development
activities. - Identifies potential
collaborators to engage in shared local community engagement activities. - Works in consultation
with Programme Heads and the Directors to keep a financial oversight of
communications activities under their leadership, ensuring that
expenditure is within the budget limits. - Assists the Programme
Heads and Directors at national and international meetings as and when
requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The suitable candidate
should hold a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Masters in the same
field will be an added advantage. - Three or more years’
experience in a communications role. - Communication experience in a
research organisation will be an added advantage. - Previous experience
ideally in a Public Health or HIV AIDS communication role is preferred. - Extensive knowledge
and understanding of Media and Community Engagement programmes is an added
advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of
academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact
details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human
Resources Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research
Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by
email: [email protected]
academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact
details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human
Resources Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research
Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by
email: [email protected]
NB: Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews
contacted for interviews
Deadline: 21st March, 2014 by 5pm
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