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Medical Research Council
Communications and Engagement Officer (KTE)
Entebbe
• Uganda
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Industry (Media, communications, languages)
Seniority (Media, communications, languages)
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Description
Qualifications
- University degree in Communications or other relevant discipline;
- Post graduate taught qualification in a related discipline;
- Should possess 3-5 years’ experience working in a communications and advocacy role in a fast paced environment;
- Experience of building and maintaining professional networks, partnerships and
- collaborations across different organisations and sectors;
- Experience in public engagement and event planning;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the policy advocacy landscape in Uganda.;
- Understanding of all aspects of Research Impact;
- Good knowledge of how to plan and prepare Impact Case Studies;
Responsibilities
- To Convene monthly KEECH meetings to coordinate with research teams, track ongoing
- KTE activities, and identify opportunities for policy engagement and public outreach;
- Support staff in identifying pathways to research impact by brokering stakeholder relationships and guiding the collection and management of impact evidence;
- Lead and coordinate the development of evidence-based KTE Impact Case Studies for biennial reporting;
- Contribute to building systems, tools, and processes for effective collection, monitoring, evaluation, and understanding of research impact;
- Provide guidance and training to research teams on planning, strengthening, and assessing research impact;
- Coordinate public engagement activities and promote Unit research to key audiences and stakeholders;
- Maintain and update the Unit’s publications list and prepare routine reports for the Senior Science Meeting;
- Collaborate with communications teams across stations to enhance the Unit’s brand reputation and organize publicity events;
- Represent the Unit in communications and engagement networks to strengthen visibility and strategic positioning;
- Manage and expand the Unit’s online presence through effective use of social media platforms;
- Implement targeted communications campaigns around international days;
- Promote research impact through the design and distribution of infographics.
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