Communication Officer at Uganda Aids Commission (UAC), Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Provide technical support to the Head Communication and Advocacy in content development, implementation of
Behavior Change Communication interventions, social media management and events management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Develop content for IEC materials, articles, social media posts and presentations that effectively
communicate UAC activities, achievements and HIV/AIDS messages to the intended target audiences.
ii. Write, review, and update IEC materials and Behavior Change Communication messages to ensure
accuracy and that messages developed address target audience needs.
iii. Edit and proofread UAC documents, Reports, and articles for accuracy, grammar, and style in adherence
to UAC brand guidelines.
iv. Disseminate BCC messages to state and non-state actors in collaboration with various Ministries,
Departments, Agencies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Self-Coordinating Entities (SCEs),
AIDS Development Partners, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) implementing HIV and AIDS
related activities.
v. Document UAC success stories and achievements using photography and film in collaboration with the
Audio Visual unit and other innovative approaches.
vi. Manage UAC social media accounts including engaging with followers and sharing real time updates to
promote UAC mandates and activities.
vii. Monitor and analyze the performance of UAC digital marketing efforts to assess effectiveness and inform
future strategies.
viii. Develop and implement events management plans including production of related materials such as
invitations, e-posters, programs, signage and presentations.
ix. Provide on-site support during events, including managing registration, coordinating speakers,
presenters and service providers.
x. Create tailor made communication tactics for UAC advocacy events e.g. brochures, videos, animation,
speeches, stories, flyers, banners, sharing information about the event on websites / newsletters /
magazines / social media, and email
Person Specifications

Qualifications
 Bachelor of Journalism and Communication, or Bachelor of Mass Communication or Bachelor of Mass
Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations.
 Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations or Journalism or
Media Management or Marketing, Strategic Communication and any other related Communication
qualification at that level.

Experience
At least Six (6) years working experience, three of which must have been served at Senior Management level in
communications with a Government in a public or any other reputable private organization such as an advertising
agency, media house.
Competences
 Deep understanding of HIV and AIDS including the ability to tailor content for different audiences and
platforms
 Analytical skills
 Copy writing and copy editing skills.
 Ability to post content and gather analytics on UAC social media pages on LinkedIn, Twitter and
Facebook
 Organizational Skills to manage event logistics
 Interpersonal Skills
 Team Work
 Stakeholder Focus and Relationship Management Skill