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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• The incumbent must be able to brief the
  PAO/IO, TDY visitors, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Ambassador on
  developments and issues with authority and accuracy whenever required.  This involves preparing oral or written
  briefings and inputs, evaluating events in historical perspective and
  identifying their relationships to national trends and to the interests of
  the U.S.
• The incumbent must be able to make
  reasonable projections about the future course of politics and social
  changes, demonstrating good judgment and 
  strong intellectual integration of social, political and economic
  factors.    

• The incumbent monitors and formulates
  media content related to U.S. programs and activities in Uganda. He or she
  monitors all local papers, television broadcasts and key radio outlets, as
  well as leading social media sites and online influencers, on items of
  interest to the entire Mission.
• The incumbent compiles a daily trending
  online media report and drafts media reaction reports as appropriate to be
  disseminated to relevant external and internal recipients in the U.S
  government.  
• Guides the PAO, IO, and other American
  staff on any developments related to U.S. government activities on interests
  in Uganda that appear in traditional or online media.  Keeps in touch with media organizations
  and individuals, and works with the Information Officer and Information
  Assistant to maintain up-to-date media contact lists as well as up-to-date
  entries in the contacts database.
• Uganda has a vibrant media society and an
  increasing number of individuals using social media to influence
  government and society, many of whom face government intimidation. 
• The incumbent closely monitors relations
  between the government and the media, changes in media-related
  legislation, and other online issues, in order to inform U.S. officials
  about trends and developments.

• The incumbent is directly responsible for
  all Mission social media outreach management in Uganda. Responsible for
  creating and managing the Mission’s social media platforms, including running
  daily updates on all social media platforms. Plans and drafts social media
  content that highlights key USG activities and programs in Uganda. Working
  with all Mission agencies, oversees all social media engagements with key
  USG audiences like youth, students, media, women, Muslims, inter-faith
  groups and other interest groups. 
  From outreach findings, the incumbent works with the PAO and IO to
  design and implement public diplomacy programs aimed at the development of
  social media messaging in Uganda. 
• The incumbent is also responsible for
  planning, organizing and facilitating social media trainings and workshops
  to propagate USG goals to key Ugandan audiences, including conducting
  speaking engagements to train Ugandans on responsible use of social media. 
• The jobholder also develops and
  disseminates relevant information resources through social media outlets
  to a Ugandan public as well as through visual diplomacy tools like digital
  video conferences (DVCs), training workshops, and speaker programs.
• Regularly monitors changes in social media
  technology and, in consultation with the PAO and IO, creates/ manages
  content on new social media platforms as per key USG messages.

• Assists Public Affairs Section programs,
  including those originated by the Information Resource Center and /or the
  Cultural Affairs Unit, PEPFAR, USAID and CDC, particularly with social
  media support. 
• The incumbent is the Mission’s foremost
  expert on, and liaison to, the Muslim Community in Uganda. Incumbent is
  responsible for formulating and coordinating Muslim outreach campaigns and
  monitoring grants related to Muslim communities.
• The incumbent designs and implements
  public diplomacy programs targeted at the Ugandan Muslim community.  Also works with the PAO, IO, Cultural
  Affairs Officer, and other Mission personnel to promote inter-faith
  relations as part of wider USG goals. Incumbent must initiate and maintain
  a broad range of contacts in his/her portfolio at the highest levels of
  the Uganda Muslim community, which includes the key leadership of the
  different groups, as well as key inter-faith leaders from other religious
  denominations. To maintain and expand these contacts, incumbent attends
  inter-faith gatherings, important Muslim public meetings, legislative
  Muslim councils, conferences and seminars relevant to his/her portfolio.
  Drawing on his/her broad base of contacts, the incumbent assists with the
  selection of candidates for Muslim-related Public Affairs programs.
• The jobholder is responsible for
  suggesting new Muslim contacts with which the Section can engage. He/she
  helps orient new American officers by introducing them to key Muslim contacts
  and opinion leaders. Incumbent also develops guest lists for Muslim
  representations, events, and advises them on relative importance and
  experience of policy makers. 
  Incumbent must therefore keep abreast of domestic and regional
  events as well as its various actors and trends related to Muslim affairs.
• The incumbent is also responsible for
  planning and managing Public Diplomacy Muslim Speaker programs. With
  supervision from the Cultural Affairs Officer, the incumbent plans and
  executes public engagements for the Muslim speaker across the country.
• Assists the Media/Youth Program Assistant
  in developing and implementing Mission youth outreach activities including
  trainings, workshops, digital video conferences, and speaker
  programs.  
• Works with the PAO, IO, and Media/Youth
  Program Assistant to design and implement social media outreach campaigns
  and other activities targeting Ugandan youth. 
• Disseminates relevant information
  resources to our youth contacts via social media.
• Drawing on his/her broad base of contacts,
  incumbent assists with the selection of candidates for available Public
  Diplomacy programs, particularly media, youth, and Muslim exchange
  programs. 
• The jobholder is also responsible for
  suggesting new contacts with which the section can engage. 

• The ideal candidate for the United States
  US Embassy Social Media/CVE Program Assistant job placement should hold a University
  Degree in Social Sciences, Journalism, or Broadcasting is required.
• At least two to three years of progressive
  work experience in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or
  IT-related work with a private or public organization is required.  Military experience is welcome.
• The job requires astute judgment, quick
  decision-making skills and the ability to form thoughtful connections
  between different political and social developments. 
• The job also requires highly developed
  diplomatic and communications skills to be able to engage with career and
  elected U.S. or Ugandan government officials at the highest levels.
  Incumbent must be able to independently interact with U.S. officials on key
  substantive issues and informational requests. 
• Superior writing and communication skills
  so as to minimize editing by the American supervisors thereby allowing
  them to focus their time more efficiently.
• The incumbent must also be familiar and
  comfortable using various social media platform, possess a thorough
  understanding of Uganda’s key social media influencers, and be willing and
  able to adapt to and use the latest technology in order to advance U.S.
  messaging.
• Working knowledge with the local media
  community, Ugandan military, social media environment, and civil society
  is   required. 
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
  in the use of personal computers (Microsoft programs) is required. 
• Ability to exercise initiative,
  resourcefulness in obtaining information, drafting concise reports in English,
  develop and maintain contacts with various media and civil societies or
  institutions is required. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms
  and webpage content management is required
• Language Proficiency: Level IV
  English speaking and writing ability is required.

• Applicants shall be required to register
  under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click Here
• You will receive confirmation of
  registration and proceed to apply.
• On completion of this process you will
  receive an auto response via your email.

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