Job Title: HEAD – COMMUNICATION & ADVOCACY
Job Description
SALARY SCALE: UAC 4
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR POLICY, RESEARCH & PROGRAMMING
RESPONSIBLE FOR : ADVOCACY OFFICER:CORPORATE COMMINCATION 4 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Purpose of the Job
To manage communication and advocacy programmes of UAC in the promotion of the national response to HIV/AIDS epidemic and to oversee the Public Relations functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
To develop and review policies and strategies for advocacy and public relations
To prepare work plans for advocating for the support and participation of stakeholders in the national response
To prepare responses and materials required for the national response and the image of the Commission
To organize and conduct sensitization fora for the national response
To attend meetings, workshops and conferences in order to advocate and seek support for the national response
To coordinate the organization of national HIV/AIDS related events as required by the Commission
To coordinate the development of strategies and guidelines for Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) initiatives
To monitor and evaluate the level of awareness and participation of stakeholders in the national response to HIV/AIDS
Person Specifications
Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution
A Post Graduate qualification in Communication from a recognized institution
Experience
A minimum of Eight (08) years working experience, Three (3) of which must have been at a senior level in Government, NGO or a reputable organization.
How to Apply
Please send your application letter clearly Labeled on the envelop with the position applied for, attaching copies of your academic and professional certificates/ testimonials and your CV with a daytime contact and names of 3 referees to the address below:
The Director General
Uganda AIDS Commission
Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road, Ntinda
P.O. Box 10779, Kampala – UGANDA
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
