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• The UNICEF Senior Communications Associate
  will support the Project Manager with planning, development, delivery and
  execution of internal or external communication activities.
• Create content for the website and post
  updates on social media and/or blog
• Responsible for collecting, producing and
  disseminating U-report stories in cooperation with external and internal
  parties.
• Organize and conduct interviews with
  U-reporters, NGO partners, Members of Parliament, Government of Uganda
  Officials as material for media.
• Work closely and coordinate with designers
  to ensure the effectiveness of U-report messaging in promotional material.
• Establish a system or method for gathering
  feedback on the content of marketing material and activities to gain
  lessons learned for future production projects.
• Work with the Project Manager and the
  Youth Engagement Programme Specialist to create and implement media
  activities that generate a positive outlook on U-report and empower young
  people within their communities.

• Develop a campaign specifically to recruit
  children with disabilities into the U-report program which will include
  creative assets.
• Supervising media partners by coordinating
  and organizing the logistics for U-report productions (TV shows, radio
  shows) ensuring objectives are successfully carried out.
• Responsible for the accountability of
  radio stations contracted via LTA for U-report campaign support. As such
  the consultant will work closely with 3rd party monitoring agency (IPSOS)
  to ensure spots are played as scheduled.
• Verify timely payment of invoices for
  media vendors as instructed by the Chief. This requires the development
  and management of an invoicing system which will be used to follow up with
  payment discrepancies and alert vendors that have not billed for delivered
  activity.
• Create, develop and maintain a media
  optimization platform that allows for easy understanding of the most
  efficient media channels and the most efficient media stations for
  generating U-report membership and feedback, through compilation and
  advanced analysis of U-report registration data since May 2011.
• Coordinate all media related activities in
  and around internationally recognized UN days and communicate these when
  applicable to the U-reporters.
• Write and present national U-report
  presentations under guidance and supervision of the Project Manager.
• Perform any other task required to ensure
  the success of the U-report programme.

• The applicants should hold degrees in
  Social Sciences as well as a track record of practical data analysis and
  communications experience. (A combination of a degree and relevant
  practical experience may be substituted for the particular fields
  mentioned.)
• Four or more years’ experience working in
  a humanitarian field, part of which was dedicated to communications.
• Past exposure and experience working with
  youth organizations.
• Previously published articles within
  Ugandan media and government publications.
• Prior experience writing TV and radio show
  briefs and scripts.
• Fluency in written and verbal
  communication in English is essential. (Publication standard)
• Good knowledge and understanding of
  development issues, world affairs and current events
• A good understanding of UNICEF programmes
  and policy, including knowledge of communication, technology, youth
  participation and partnership goals.
• Strong writing and communication skills
  and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities with multiple
  audiences
• Ability to travel and work in remote and
  sometimes insecure locations
• Residence and work experience in East
  Africa, current or past, is advantageous.

• ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.
• UNICEF is committed to gender equality in
  its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly
  encouraged to apply.

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