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• Ensure adequate information for national
  level stakeholders on project activities (whether current or future)
• Make sure the appropriate consultation of
  national stakeholders before the implementation of activities and feedback
  concerns, suggestions to the project for them to be considered;
• Ensure that the national level dialog is
  inclusive by mapping key stakeholders;
• Support the regulatory process by advising
  on and managing potential stakeholder issues and coordinating stakeholder
  engagement activities with the regulatory team;
• Promote communication by supporting the
  development of culturally appropriate methods taking into account social
  and cultural contexts;
• Represent the project as required to high-
  profile, regional and national stakeholders, building constructive
  relationships across governmental, non-profit and private sector
  organisations
• Support the project team by facilitating
  the dialogue with national authorities;
• Participate in regional and pan-African
  engagement activities according to the international stakeholder
  engagement plan and under the leadership of the consortium stakeholder
  engagement manager.

• Take lead in the formulation and the
  implementation of a stakeholder engagement strategy at national level in
  Uganda;
• Participate in the formulation of tools,
  procedures and policies for stakeholder engagement and documentation of
  activities;
• Contribute to consortium activities
  related to stakeholder engagement.
• Take part in risk management of this
  project on issues related to stakeholders’ acceptance of the project;

• Participate in the monitoring and
  evaluation of the engagement and stakeholders’ acceptance level for the
  project;
• Provide activity report and updates of
  support tools to facilitate follow-up and reporting on engagement
  activities;
• Report regularly to the Stakeholder
  Engagement Coordinator and the Principal Investigator

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  University Degree in Social Science, Mass Communication or related field
• At least five years of substantial
  experience working at a position with responsibility for community
  engagement in sub-Saharan Africa, including development and implementation
  of stakeholder engagement strategies and national stakeholder engagement
  in a research, scientific or corporate environment
• Previous exposure and experience of
  working developing appropriate communication materials to support external
  stakeholder engagement
• Previous experience of working providing
  constructive relationships and credibility with influential stakeholders
  at national level including governments, regulatory bodies, civil society
  groups and individuals
• Strong existing network of stakeholder
  contacts in national health and/or research sector
• Previous experience of working with
  regional level (East Africa) or pan-African level
• Experience of Ugandan regulatory
  frameworks
• Familiarity with ethical standards for
  biomedical research or community informed consent processes
• Ability and willingness to travel within
  Uganda and overseas
• Ability to work collaboratively and
  productively with colleagues, external consultants, and multiple
  stakeholders with direct management and functional reporting lines
• High level of interpersonal and
  influencing skills
• Proficiency in written and oral English as
  well as at least one Ugandan dialect;
• Strong written and oral communication
  skills, with the ability to produce effective communication for a broad
  variety of audiences
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple work
  streams and meet tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to deliver work plans
  and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Impeccable ethical standards

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