Job: Communication Specialist

Job Description

Communication Specialist – TRAcKTB Project

overall Responsibilities:

a)    The Communications Specialist is responsible for the development and dissemination of project literature, including drafting regular and ad hoc reporting to USAID, in consultation with the M&E officer, and under guidance from the Chief of Party and Headquarter CHS Communications Manager

b)    S/he is responsible for capturing, packaging, synthesizing and sharing project successes through methods such as success stories disseminated through USAID, the MSH web site, Friday Forward, and the MSH e Newsletter, conference presentations, case studies, and posts on the MSH blog, Global Health Impact.

c)    Increase the profile of the project’s work by writing monthly success stories, fact sheets, drafting press releases, articles, etc., as noted in the project CKE plan and informed by project results.

d)    Ensure and facilitate adherence to project reporting requirements, including reviewing quarterly and annual reports to USAID and MSH for content and branding requirements and assisting with quarterly review slides and presentation. Liaise with MSH home office on final report preparation.

e)    Gather, edit, and write content for and maintain the project web page and promote awareness of the site.

f)    Provide ongoing capacity-building support for project staff on communications and knowledge exchange tools, templates, resources and approaches.

Qualifications:

1) University degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent relevant experience,

2) Experience in working with a busy international organization preferred,

3) Fluent in writing and speaking English,

4) Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders,

5) Excellent communications skills, as well as appreciation for the need to disseminate project results to a broad audience,

6) Firm understanding and sense of importance of attention to details.

How to Apply

All applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Partner - MSH Plot 15, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi IP o. Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org Deadline for submission: November 15, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.