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• Positioned
  as a leading and respected leader on youth issues in Uganda and beyond.
• At
  the fore-fronting on advocating for emerging youth issues and creating an
  enabling environment for youth CSOs
• UYONET
  member organisations are mobilised to build a stronger youth movement.

• Support
  the implementation of national level advocacy events and activities in
  line with UYONET advocacy strategy
• Attend
  relevant policy events for Intel gathering and learning, capture key
  points and share these systematically with colleagues / partners as
  relevant.
• Advising
  on the development of relevant policy materials to support our representation
  and influencing at events.
• Represent
  the organisation at relevant National meetings with the government Line
  Ministries and departments as directed by the Executive Director
• Represent
  the organisation at relevant National meetings with the donors, Implementing
  Partners, Project Coordinating Committee Meeting etc as directed by the
  executive Director

• Lead
  on all engagements with our member organisations
• Initiate
  and develop partnerships and networks for the member organisation to
  promote their work and investment opportunities
• Support
  our participation and involvement in priority networks and coalitions

• Take
  active role in the development and regular review of programme operational
  plan.
• Ensure
  timely documentation and dissemination of key findings from programme to
  inform learning and presenting to the Management Committee.
• Play
  key role in the strategic planning and reviews process in coordination
  with the other programme team and immediate stakeholders.
• Provide
  regular updates on partnerships underpinning the programme
• Provide
  guidance and expertise on programme issues to Management Committee and
  broader organisation as required.
• Provide
  detailed information and linking finance and programmes unit.

• Lead
  on fundraising/donor events and activities to raise the profile of the
  organisation, including building media partnerships to showcase our work
• Develop
  communications materials including the quarterly newsletter and annual
  report in collaboration with Monitoring and Learning Manager
• Lead
  on coordination of the Radio Shows as well as be Lead Presenter for the
  shows
• Develop
  communications materials including the quarterly newsletter and annual
  report
• Contribute
  to internal communication and feedback systems so that communications and
  learning informs programme planning and implementation
• In
  conjunction with the M&E unit, liaise with colleagues in the programmes
  units to collect stories, case studies and photos to capture our programme
  results and learning.

• Ensure
  UYONET is visible in all events at all levels.
• Lead
  on the design and branding of key internal and external resources,
  including donor reports, policy briefs, posters etc.
• Support
  the team in being the ‘brand guardians’ for UYONET, ensuring that all new
  staff are inducted on the brand guidelines and all materials being
  produced adhere to them.
• Give
  training and advice to colleagues across UYONET to increase their capacity
  for design and digital marketing.

• Review
  and Make regular Updates on the UYONET website content and structure
• Implement
  new structure and content plan based on website review
• Provide
  content for online social networking (Twitter and Facebook and website
  presence for these networks, ensuring input from members in this.

• The
  applicant must hold a post Graduate degree/qualification in
  communications, marketing-related and/or development-related areas
• The
  ideal candidate for the Communication, Advocacy and Branding Manager employment opportunity
  must have three years of marketing/communications experience
• Good
  track record of developing and implementing innovative and effective
  strategic marketing and communication strategies
• Experience
  in CMS, Adobe Suite and CRM systems
• Demonstrable
  experience of translating complex information into compelling stories
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills
• Previous
  experience of networking, influencing and building effective relationships
  within a complex organisation
• Strong
  time management skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and
  effectively manage competing demands
• Experience
  in creating and implementing project plans
• Ability
  to work flexibly as part of a wider team and autonomously on individual
  projects
• The
  successful individual will have the interpersonal skills necessary to
  establish effective working relationships with staff with varying levels
  of communication, Investment and partnership experience.
• The
  successful candidate will enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment as
  part of a rapidly growing and developing agency, and be personally
  committed to UYONET mission and values.

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