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• Coordinate the implementation of the
  communication plan with Target Malaria project teams in Uganda;
• Guide the project team on the strategy of
  engagement and communication with stakeholders;
• Provide communication options for the
  different phases of the project depending on the overall strategy and
  resources available;

• Collect and archive project documentation to
  promote the project results and impacts; o Document the project
  implementation process;
• Provide information for the regular updating
  of the project website;
• Assist the team during communication crises;
• Support stakeholders’ engagement teams in the
  preparation of briefings for meetings;

• Position the Target Malaria project to
  stakeholders with the necessary tools such as printed, audio-visual and
  other relevant materials;
• Carry out communications products and
  materials or coordinate their realization with subcontractors;
• Actively promote communication by helping the
  development of appropriate methods of social, cultural, and scientific
  dialog
• Work in close coordination with the other
  consortium members to write press releases;
• Develop and manage the budget for
  communications operations following the project guidelines;
• Support the local team in the organization of
  exhibitions, information dissemination activities and other public
  relations events, based on the strategy developed;
• Actively promote existing communication tools
  (e.g. website, etc.);

• Build and manage the relationship with the
  national and local press in coordination with the global communication
  manager of Target Malaria;
• Identify and maintain a working relationship
  with various media at national and local level;
• Actively participate in the design of the
  media strategy in Uganda and implement it;

• Work in liaison with the communications team
  of Target Malaria based in London, organize training and other activities
  necessary to improve the capacity of the Uganda team communication;
• Support teams during preparations for outdoor
  events or interviews with the press;
• Work closely with the global communications
  team of Target Malaria, coordinate training for media partners;

• The applicant should hold a Degree-level education
• At least three years of professional
  experience in the field of communication.
• Previous experience and knowledge of radio,
  video, print and web production
• Prior experience with traditional and social
  media, preparing press releases, and organizing media campaigns;    
• Previous exposure and experience in managing
  external suppliers, consultants and creative process (in collaboration
  with designers, photographers, etc),
• Previous experience in capacity building is
  an asset
• Experience in communication for the
  development
• Ability to work collaboratively and
  productively with colleagues, external consultants, and multiple
  stakeholders within complex management matrices in different geographical
  locations;
• High level of interpersonal and influencing
  skills;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Highly proficient in major computer software;
  including ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations;
• Excellent written and oral communications
  skills, with the ability to produce effective communications for variety
  of audiences;
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple work streams
  and meet tight deadlines;
• Flexible approach to deliver work plans and
  revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• Proficiency in written and oral English,
  written and spoken French is an added advantage; 

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