Job Title: Social Media & Digital
Content Assistant
Organisation: Makerere
University Joint Aids Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: EIPHIV-Uganda – Project Officer
About US:
Makerere University Joint Aids Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit
Company under University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen
health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
Job Summary: The Social
Media & Digital Content Assistant will primarily develop, implement and
execute various digital & social media activities for EIPHIV – Uganda in
line with the project objectives and ensure that the program online data is
secure and backed up appropriately.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Initiate,
coordinate and deliver digital/social media related products to the intended
target group.
·
Map out
a comprehensive digital strategy and marketing plan for improving visibility of
MJAP.
·
Initiate
and manage Digital Marketing campaigns.
·
Provide
support in creating and editing social media content such as videos, photo
content etc; and in the management of MJAP website
·
Provide
support on all social media initiatives/events including generating adequate
social elements and adherence to standards.
·
Co-ordinate
and maintain up-to-date and engaging digital online platforms that create
impact for MJAP.
·
Undertake
social/digital data analytics to identify information gaps, threats and
opportunities to improve the Communication Strategy for MJAP.
·
Regularly
monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design and
strategy to identify opportunities for MJAP.
·
Advocate
for MJAP in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions
where appropriate.
·
Develop
procedure and remedial actions for digital damage control and report notable
threats to Management
·
Regularly
monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media campaigns
and share reports with Management.
·
Set up
and optimize MJAP online pages within each platform to increase the visibility
of the social content
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information
Technology, Mass Communications, Media or Public Relations
·
A
minimum of two years of proven working experience in social media marketing or
as a digital media specialization.
·
Adequate
knowledge of E-learning, with a certificate in web design, web development, CRO
and SEO is desirable.
·
Knowledge
of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
·
Demonstrable
social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge.
·
Previous
experience sourcing and managing content development, publishing and online
reputation management.
·
Displays
in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
·
Excellent
writing and language skills
·
Possesses
functional knowledge and/or personal experience with WordPress
·
Positive
attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and
organizational ability.
·
High
degree of professionalism to ensure that MJAP image is protected.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below
and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of
relevant academic documents to: [email protected] addressed to; The Human Resource
Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).
Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 5 MB.
We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the
submission deadline.
Deadline: 21st February, 2021
by 5:00pm
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