Job Purpose
The position holder will undertake communication and engagement activities for studies on Controlled Human Infection with Schistosomiasis (CHI-S). Ensure an excellent communication with strong attention to detail. Assist with additional Communication and Engagement activities as required by the Head of Theme, Vaccine Research Theme.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Department of Communications and Engagement, to develop and implement the CHI-S project communications and engagement strategy based on the target audience;
• Support CHI-S project activities and stakeholder events;
• Draft and edit materials for CHI-S engagement and communication activities (press releases, social media posts, publications);
• Write, edit and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, studies and capabilities;
• Provide scheduled CHI-S project updates to stakeholders and partners including media;
• Track CHI-S media exposure;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database;
• Update CHI-S stakeholder, media lists and databases;
• Facilitate internal communication;
• Lead the timely development and dissemination of the CHI-S quarterly newsletter;
• Prepare reports and presentations;
• Maintain web content and CHI-S project social media platforms;
• Monitor the project’s coverage in the media, communications and other public engagements, and collate periodic analytics and metrics using the Unit’s KTE monitoring framework;
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of CHI-S project, and coordinate publicity events as required;
• Support documentation through report writing, photography and videography and infographics; and,
• Contribute to other Communications and Engagement activities under guidance of the Project Leader, Head of Communications and Engagement, and the CHI-S Principal Investigator.

Person Specification
• Degree in Mass Communication or other relevant subject area from a reputable University;
• Minimum of at least 3 years in communications role;
• Understanding and experience of ethical storytelling;
• Experience of social media and platform management;
• Experience producing website content;
• Should possess excellent knowledge of writing for the web and using web Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, etc;
• Ability to translate technical language and complex research into communications that a variety of audiences;
• Good skills in photography and/or videography;
• Desktop graphics software such as Adobe creative suite;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent command of English and widely spoken local languages;
• Writing and editing;
• Proficiency in relevant software and applications (including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Photography and videography;
• Events planning and management;
• Ability to work with a high level of independence;
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to prioritise, plan work and respond flexibly to unexpected changes or multiple demands;
• Ability to innovate and think creatively;
• Proactive;
• Outcome driven; and,
• High degree of professionalism.

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Communications

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 27th February 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.