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• 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

• 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

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