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• Organize, lead and coordinate a network of communication staff and
  consultants to achieve synergy, coherence and efficiency in the
  communication efforts/needs
• The Communications Specialist will also develop and implement an
  integrated communication strategy (including a media plan) taking into account
  URSB’s communication policy and strategy and oversee the major
  communication projects and initiatives of the project.
• Guide the steering committee on the communication efforts/needs and
  provide support to the URSB’s communication team.
• Manage the design and implementation of quality control processes
  aligned with the URSB established guidelines, procedures and structures
  for communication.
• Identify key messages, stories, events and other opportunities to
  promote the work and achievements of the Project, URSB’s strategic
  objectives; draft presentations, press releases and online content and
  create various related promotional materials
• Manage proactive and reactive media relation activities, including
  media monitoring and contact lists and identify experts to answer media
  queries/conduct interviews.
• Organize training and capacity building activities for URSB staff
  and Communication officers in areas such as media relations, social media,
  strategic writing, publishing etc. and assisted with the roll out of
  corporate communication tools and procedures
• Submit periodic reports on activities undertaken within the project
• Perform any other related duties as and when assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Registration Services Bureau
  (URSB) Communication Specialist job placement must hold an honor’s degree
  in Communication, Public Relations or related discipline with a Master’s
  degree in Communication, Public Relations or related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in media relations,
  corporate communication, journalism including in formulation, management
  and monitoring of communication plans and experience in the preparation
  and dissemination of communication and promotional material and in outreach,
  advocacy activities preferably in an international and local environment.
• Relevant experience in communication, particularly as it relates to
  development, including publication, media relations, online communication
  and social networks, experience in journalism/media will be given special
  consideration.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Proven and progressive track record delivering communication
  services to prominent organizations particularly at the international
  level.
• Possess the ability to manage and coordinate teams and in fostering
  team work and building good working relationships with clients and
  networking
• Extent of knowledge in international issues and development
• Past exposure and experience in fundraising and raising external
  relations is desirable
• The candidate should be an expert in system design tools and
  development methodologies
• Soft skills like management, leadership, communication, writing,
  presentation, listening skills, effective organizational and customer
  service skills;
• Team leadership and staff supervision.

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