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• Becoming familiar with, and contributing to,
  SPRING/Uganda’s Communication Matrix, which lists communications channels
  for SPRING/Uganda’s work.
• In charge of the development and dissemination
  of press releases to the local media houses.
• In charge of the management of the
  journalists or Public Relations and Events Management firms
• Writing and/or designing content to help
  position SPRING resources for inclusion in in-person and online forums.
  Writing for, and posting on, social media on behalf of SPRING/Uganda.
• Work in close collaboration with SPRING
  corporate partners’ social media managers to ensure a mutually beneficial
  relationship in sharing project and other nutrition-related news. Creating
  content for formatted emails, such as “save-the-date” or “event reminder”
  emails; working with SPRING/Home Office to coordinate the sending and
  monitoring of these emails.
• In charge of writing or assembling photo
  galleries, news items, and activity blurbs for the SPRING website.
• In charge of communicating to the KM Team
  with efficiency and accuracy on any progress and/or delays
• Providing additional communications support
  to SPRING as requested, which may include editing, formatting, or making
  resources 508-compliant.

• The applicants for the USAID SPRING Project Communication
  Officer job placement must hold a University degree in communications or
  mass media or preferably someone with a journalistic background
• At least three years’ experience working in
  communications, mass media or journalism.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading,
  formatting, and professional printing/publishing skills are essential,
  including ability to present concepts verbally.
• The successful candidate will ideally have an
  interest in nutrition or the development sector and demonstrated skills in
  communications, with a special emphasis on writing.
• Broad interest in, experience, and
  understanding of social media channels and tools.
• Excellent written English skills required;
  experience writing for an American audience desirable.
• Previous experience in creating and marketing
  publications and other communications products desirable like graphic
  design or photo editing software (Adobe Creative Suite products; GIMP Photo
  Editor; Ink Scape; etc.) is a plus.
• Ability and desire to work independently and
  manage various projects in a team setting.
• Knowledge of 508 compliance and accessibility
  requirements highly desirable.
• Previous experience with USAID and/or other
  donor agencies highly desirable.
• Prior exposure and experience in photography
  and Videography is an added advantage.

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