Communication Specialist Non-profit Job Careers – Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Job Title: Communication Specialist
Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with project team to develop and implement an effective communication strategy.
- Create awareness and maintain stakeholder engagement by sharing progress and seeking feedback on project implementation.
- Participate in relevant meetings, events, seminars and press conferences.
- Respond to media inquiries, arrange for interviews and press statements etc
- Promote project branding including project logo, information brochures, flyers and posters.
- Develop and continuously update the project website and content for other social media platforms.
- Develop drafts of mass media announcements, like articles in newspapers, press Releases and newsletters.
- Attend and participate in project dissemination meetings.
- Write policy briefs.
- Support other IDRC communication activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelors ‘Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or Public Relations.
- A Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
- Previous working experience in a similar setting and or as a Communications
- Specialist, Public Relations Officer for a minimum of two years
- Evidence of good writing, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates please send applications should to;
The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),
Plot 2C, Nakasero Hill Road next to Uganda Blood Bank.
P.O Box 7475 Kampala,Uganda.
NB
- All applications must be accompanied by the following at the time of submission:
- Current CV, typed application letter, the contact details of three work related referees not relatives and copies of academic certificates.
- Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
- Applications cannot be amended following submission.
- Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted
Deadline: Friday 31st January 2020 before 5:00pm