About US:
Center for Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD) is an indigenous, non-profit, research and advocacy organization, whose vision is “To realize social justice in public health systems.” CEHURD works with public, private and civil society organisations to ensure that public health laws are used as principle tools for the promotion and protection of public health of the vulnerable populations in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Communications Officer will provide the overall leadership and management of CEHURD’s communication and branding. This includes leading, developing and executing targeted media relations, public relations, publicity, publications and internal communications in line with CEHURD’s strategic plan and policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Create and manage the organizational communications calendar
· Serve as the Point of contact for press, media and public relations person; Public Relations planning and messages, brand and image development;
· Oversee media trainings, fellowships and feedback;
· Manage the organization’s presence on all social networking platforms
· Write internal newsletters, designing reports, including mid and annual reports;
· Support the coordination of updates and improvements on CEHURD’s Web site;
· Significantly contribute and write stories and articles on the work of the organization in the different programmes;
· Develop intimal communications plan or strategy to help build organizational program engagement;
· Actively coordinate presentations, logistics and messages for internal and external meetings for CEHURD;
· Support grant applications and reports as well as integrating communications components in existing and new program grants;
· Coordinate and support the outreach efforts as determined by programs and management Work with staff to identify potential media opportunities and stories.
· Coordinate photography/videos for/of events, activities for use in publications, media, etc. and ensure appropriate releases are signed and filed; maintain videos, graphics & photo files

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Communications Officer should hold a bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related field. Possession of a Masters’ degree in Humanities or related development field is added advantage;
· A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a senior position, preferably with an NGO or Communications Agency.
· Past experience to graphic design principles, e-communications, social media, internet and journalistic skills will be an added advantage;
· Possess the ability to use a range of personal computer software applications, including desktop publishing, PPT, excel and word to support and enhance work;
· Professional level skills in proposal and publications development with writing and editing experience;
· Skills in writing for a range of audiences including capacity to write and edit news and feature articles;
· Possess the ability to write/edit in a variety of writing styles, ability to draft materials on a wide range of topics.
· Strong editing and proofreading skills;
· Possess the ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into language easily comprehensible
· Exceptional verbal, written presentation skills;
· Resource mobilization skills, Innovative spirit and willingness to use creative thinking;
· Team player with leadership skills, abilities and desire to interact with people at all levels; Demonstrated dedication to work effectively with underserved, at- risk, and vulnerable populations
· Working knowledge of electronic media such as Web sites, e-newsletters, Social Media, & other e-platforms
· Keen interest in human rights and health rights advocacy
· The ideal candidate will have past experience in building communications and promotional materials in the non-profit context.
· This is a dynamic position that includes fundraising, development and communications responsibilities with a strong connection to CEHURD’s programmatic work and mission.
· This individual will work with all facets of the organization to promote its programs and share the organization’s work and ideologies with the public.

How to Apply:
All ideal candidates for this position should submit your curriculum vitae, copies of your academic documents and a cover letter in a sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope” to:

The Executive Director Center for Health, Human Rights and Development Plot 833, Old Kiira Road, Ntinda P.O. Box 16617, Wandegeya Kampala – Uganda, OR

Email to: info@cehurd.org clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: 19th June, 2015 by 5:00pm