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• Develop, implement and review a communication and advocacy strategy
  for the organization;
• To constantly carry out stakeholders and client reviews and
  assessment to determine their advocacy and information needs;
• To profile and project a positive image of UWOPA, its members, the
  management and the programs of the organization;
• To liaise with other media outlets and broadcast organizations in
  disseminating UWOPA activities to the public;
• To act as the liaison officer between UWOPA and external
  stakeholders,
• To compose, edit, design, record and produce publications such as
  newsletters, leaflets, brochures and other documentation on behalf of
  UWOPA;
• To write news releases, speeches and articles for publication;
• To oversee or participate in the publication of documents and other
  promotional materials;
• To keep the staff and Executive of UWOPA up-to-date with Association
  news;
• To respond to public inquires on matters regarding the Association;
• To support the web design, desktop publication and manage an
  up-to-date UWOPA Web-site;
• To negotiate for print and electronic media space, talk shows and
  advertisements;
• To provide technical support to the UWOPA Publicity Secretary; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Mass
  Communication, Journalism, Development Studies, Law, Social Work or Social
  Sciences /Arts with Literature in English/ English Language Studies as
  subjects; obtained from a recognized University/ institution.
• Possession of a post graduate qualification in the above disciplines
  or related fields will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must possess at least three (3) years’ work experience
  in communication, advocacy and project work from a reputable donor-funded
  project / program.
• Computer skills
• Communication and advocacy practices
• Ability to work under tight schedules with minimal supervision
• A team player and ability to work with people from different
  backgrounds
• An effective communicator and ability to observe highest level of
  confidentiality

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