OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. To improve strategic communication and knowledge management for WCO Uganda2. To portray a favourable image of WHO and its activities to the Ugandan public through the mass media and other communication channels

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

–> Drafting other substantive written material for the Office of the WHO Representative as requested, including statements, briefings, opposite the editorial page (op-eds), opinions, articles, talking points, key messages and other written communications. This may include targeted messages for internal communications within the United Nations Systems or for specific stakeholders and partners;–> Support designing state-of-the-art communication materials and tools; support WHO web site, social media, intranet, web-based knowledge management system and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners; –> Support development of advocacy documents to inform humanitarian and development stakeholders and the general public about WHO’s response, support development of high quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc., to promote WHO’s visibility, achievements and success stories. –> Prepare communication, advocacy products and statements to be used for resource mobilization efforts in convincing and encouraging donors to fund health sector response to affected populations. –> Supports the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies, supports business development.–> Extracting key messages from speeches/presentations/articles for dissemination through social media channels, in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer.–> Undertaking original research on a range of development topics (within the context of UN system, Country Cooperation Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals) as needed to substantively inform the speechwriting process.–> Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, seminars, interviews, observation of Health Days.–> Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education; preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in communications, journalism, international relations.
Desirable: First level degree in communications, journalism, social sciences

Experience

Essential: At least10 years’ experience in communication, journalism, media (print, broadcast and electronic or public
Desirable: Experience in design of website and social media, maintaining and updating current information.

Skills

In depth knowledge of communications approaches, tools, and methodologiesAbility to deliver oral presentations to various audiences3. Ability to keep abreast of available technology willingness to learn new technology

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at UGX 82,537,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.