Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Public
Relations (PR) and Communication Officer will develop, implement, and evaluate
MJAP’s communication and advocacy interventions in line with MJAP advocacy and
communications policy.
Relations (PR) and Communication Officer will develop, implement, and evaluate
MJAP’s communication and advocacy interventions in line with MJAP advocacy and
communications policy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work in liaison with the programmes team
to develop and implement an effective communication and advocacy strategy
for MJAP covering all programme areas - Develop and ensure operationalization of
MJAP’s Public Relations, Communications and advocacy polices, and brand
guidelines - The incumbent will document and profile
MJAP’s key interventions in HIV/AIDS and constantly update the
organization’s website, social network sites and other communication
channels to provide up to date and factual information - Build strong alliances and networks with
public and private partner organizations for communication, concerted
advocacy efforts and greater participation in policy dialogue - Oversee the production and dissemination
of Information, Education, and Communication materials; annual reports,
quarterly newsletter, audio-visual materials, press releases, media
advisories, letters to the editor, op-eds; as well as plan and coordinate
key events that promote the visibility of MJAP both at the Head Office and
the field offices - Uphold a consistent, high-quality public
image of MJAP, including ensuring organization- wide adherence to MJAP’s
visual identity and providing final proofreading and copyediting approval
of all communications and programme materials for external distribution - Build the capacity of MJAP staff in
documentation of the activities, knowledge capturing, writing success
stories, advocacy, partnership and networking - Regularly monitor media reporting of
MJAP’s activities in our areas of operation and initiate media coverage
relevant to MJAP’s key audiences - Keenly review and implement procedures and
systems to strengthen the internal communication processes of the
organization through use of all media including social media. - Document, evaluate and disseminate
experiences with key stakeholders arising from advocacy interventions at
the Head Office and field offices - Actively participate in advocacy campaigns
on issues related to HIV care, treatment, and prevention and other
emerging priorities. - Prepare an operational activity plan, and
budget for PR, Advocacy and communications issues and submit periodic
performance reports to the supervisor in line with MJAP’s financial policy - Develop fundable research proposals for
advocacy programs and carry out advocacy oriented research that will
advance an AIDS free generation in accordance with MJAP proposal writing
guidelines. - Develop a databank of MJAP’s work
including resource materials, media clips (print and electronic), photos,
videos and ensure easy accessibility by the organisation’s internal and
external stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Public Relations (PR) and
Communication Officer should preferably hold an honour’s degree in Mass Communication (Public Relations/Media
Communication). - Possession
of a relevant post graduate qualification in Communication or knowledge
management. - A
minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a reputable
Non-Governmental Organization - Working
knowledge of project planning & management; principles of donor
guidelines; with a strong understanding of Communication and Advocacy
issues - Excellent
communication, negotiation, networking and partnership skills. - The
applicant must be dynamic, persuasive & convincing, self-motivated and
able to demonstrate high initiative. - Publication
of articles, stories and presentations in various media channels (Press,
journals etc) will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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