About URC ASSIST Project:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID Applying science to strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project which is a five-year cooperative agreement dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies.
Job Summary:: The USAID ASSIST Knowledge Management and Communications Officer will collaborate with all members of the ASSIST Uganda team. S/he will develop strategies for documenting success stories, results and learning from project implementation. The KMO will guide technical teams in packaging and disseminating such knowledge and information to target audiences in formats that are useful to them.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Technically support the ASSIST team to systematically document improvement interventions and results through multiple media, including video clips, photograph, interviews, social media and case studies.
Work closely with the technical team to identify areas of their work which can be reported on as case studies, blogs, improvement stories, etc. and edit case studies developed by others.
Work with the technical team to write USAID Success Stories and web stories about improvement interventions and results, making this information available as appropriate to the ASSIST Portal, USAID Mission website, and Ministry of Health information channels.
Develop a communications strategy for the Northern Uganda program through which work will be shared and communicated.
Technically support content development for the ASSIST Portal related to the country work program
Build the capacity of the ASSIST team to improve their documentation and knowledge sharing skills and competencies through a range of activities designed to develop skills. The KMO will identify the needs of the technical teams and work to address these gaps.
Technically support the ASSIST team in the design and implementation of knowledge-sharing activities within the ASSIST country program (i.e., during learning sessions, coaching visits, closing meetings, etc.).
Identify and pursue avenues for disseminating results of ASSIST’s work at national and regional conferences, partner meetings, and at national level events.
Assist in writing and editing deliverables (quarterly review meeting reports, annual country reports)
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor/Chief of Party.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Knowledge Management Officer should hold a Master’s degree in public health, communications, journalism, or related field.
At least three to five years’ experience, ideally related to health or development
Good working knowledge of the technical areas of HIV, TB, PMTCT, malaria, nutrition, Family Planning and MNCH
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel within the supported districts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join University Research Council’s USAID Project should send an application Letter, updated CV, and relevant academic documents as well as names and contact information for three professional references and day-time contact numbers to: The Human Resource Officer- USAID ASSIST Project, University Research Co., LLC, Plot 40, Ntinda II Road, Naguru, P.O. Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: assistugandarecruitment@urc-chs.com
NB: Please clearly indicate the position in the subject if you are sending electronically. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd April, 2015 by 5:00PM