Communications and Engagement Officer (KTE)

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;

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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