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• Offer
  timely technical support to MHP and UNHCO communications work. This role
  involves development of the project’s communications strategy and work
  plan in line with the UNHCO strategic plan and in consultation with the
  IPs.
• In
  charge of the documentation of success stories and lessons gathered from
  the field and from national level implementation experiences, development
  and dissemination of specific communications products, ensuring liaison
  with IPs.
• Technically
  support the MHP Project Officer to document and disseminate MHP project
  experiences to different stakeholders through various media (writing,
  editing, videography, photography and preparation of media briefs and
  organizing media events).
• Work
  closely with the Project and Advocacy Officers to package high impact
  information materials for effective advocacy.
• Prepare
  and ensure quality assurance of communication narrative reports
• Build
  capacity of implementing partners in communication and .documentation.
• Manage
  the UNHCO website and provide ICT support to all MHP staff in line with
  UNHCO guidelines and IT principles.
• Ensure
  an established relationship with key media houses in Uganda and effective
  media coverage of UNHCO and MHP’s activities and events.
• The
  incumbent will be tasked to increase visibility of MHP and UNHCO through
  utilization of media opportunities and innovative social media tools like
  Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter etc.
• Support
  resource mobilisation/proposal writing.
• Perform
  any other project assignments as may be assigned from time to time.

• The
  Communications Officer should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass
  Communication or ICT. Possession of a master’s qualification in the
  relevant field
• A
  minimum of three or more years’ experience in managing communication work
  in an NGO setting
• Past
  experience of working on sexual and reproductive health rights, experience
  of radio and TV/video communications an added advantage.
• Skills
  in writing and editing and generation of quality print media;
• Skills
  in managing and interacting with people of varying characters and dynamics
• Possess
  strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent
  analytical skills
• Computer
  proficiency i.e. Advanced user of computers and other IT tools to
  effectively communicate, including use of websites and other internet
  media,
• Ability
  to work under pressure with limited supervision, pays attention to detail,
  strong team player with the ability to manage disputes, result oriented
• Excellent
  command of both spoken and written English.

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