JOB TITLE: Programme Officer Communications and Documentation

PROGRAM: Health Policy

SUPERVISOR: Program Manager Health Policy Advocacy

JOB PURPOSE: Develop and disseminate timely and accurate information that promotes HEPS Uganda goals and objectives and ensure appropriate communication to relevant audiences in regard to HEPS advocacy and community empowerment priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Improve and ensure implementation of HEPS Uganda’s Communication Strategy and and responsible for all HEPS Uganda media and communications.
• Develop and manage communications tools linking HEPS Uganda to Partners, network members and CSO allies (through list serves, website etc)
• Responsible for awareness creation and profiling of HEPS Uganda programmes, advocacy and campaigns through identification and utilization of all media opportunities
• Maintain and manage the all HEPS members and key contacts and ensure appropriate and regular communication
• Post regular information and updates to partners and network members on areas of programme interest to HEPS Uganda
• Provide communications support to all programmes and activities of HEPS Uganda.
• Responsible for writing, editing, lay out and formatting of newsletters, policy briefs and other communication kits to sufficient editorial standards
• Responsible for writing, editing and preparation of media briefs, press releases, info packs and in organizing media and dissemination events
• Identify and take advantage of media and other opportunities to disseminate HEPS Uganda reports, research outputs and other resources including making them accessible to popular audiences
• Manage the HEPS Uganda website through regular updating of content to meet the information needs of members/partners and other network members
• Any other relevant communications and network roles that may arise

DELIVERABLES:

• HEPS Uganda publications (newsletters, policy briefs etc) produced and disseminated

• Improved public visibility of HEPS and HEPS work
• Expansion of HEPS Uganda network
• Communication and media support to all HEPS Programs
• Updated website
• Members and other key contacts regularly updated

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
a) Education: University degree in communication, journalism, media studies or related discipline. Post graduate training an added advantage.
b) Knowledge and Skills: Writing and editing, desktop publishing, web design and management of content; sound understanding of communication, health and human rights.
c) Experience: At least three years relevant professional experience which should include, experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, writing, designing and editing publications. Experience in working in the media an added advantage.
d) Behavioural Competencies: Strategic thinker who recognizes and identifies the role of effective communications within an organization; self-driven and motivated individual with a strong sense of initiative to work independently with minimum supervision; team player who contributes to overall programme success; excellent writing and editing skills.

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