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.
To Apply;
http://www.heps.or.ug
