Job Title:   Communication Assistant    

Organisation: Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Communication Officer

About US:

Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 208) and is under the Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. The Act provides for the Commission to Oversee, Plan and Coordinate AIDS Prevention and Control activities throughout Uganda.

Job Summary:   To provide technical support towards implementation of Behaviour Change Communication and Public Relations intervention of UAC and the National HIV and AIDS Response

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct media monitoring to assess participation of stakeholders on all UAC social media platforms and generate reports.
• Research current trends and audience preferences on social media in order to create relevant content.
• Provide feedback to user inquiries and comments by stakeholders on the UAC media platforms.
• Produce real time social media updates for all UAC events.
• Build capacity for UAC staff to utilize of Social media (Whatsapp, Youtube, Instagram, tiktok, X)
• Assist in the development and execution of communication and public relation plans and strategies
• Ensure consistent HIV/AIDS messaging across all communications platforms.
• Participate in the media relations and outreach and in activities aimed at promoting UAC image.
• Maintain media calendars, appointments and support media engagements.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team in tracking communication activities according to deadlines.
• Assist in drafting and editing internal and external communication articles (E.g. publications, press releases, social media posts).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Journalism and Communication, or Bachelor of Mass Communication or Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from a recognized Awarding Institution.

Experience:

• At least 3 years working experience at the level of Communications Assistant in a public or any other reputable private Organization

Competences:

• Effective Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Understanding of social media and digital communication skills
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Ethics and integrity
• Information Technology

All applications indicating the title of the position being applied for should be addressed to the Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O Box 10779, Kampala or sent by mail to recruitment@uac.go.ug

Applicants should attach the following to their applications

• Letter expressing interest
• Detailed curriculum vitae with names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees
• Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates
• Copies of previous appointments letters or contract agreements. Any period of employment not backed up by a letter shall not be considered as relevant experience
• Copy of National Identity Card

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present your original Academic Transcripts, Certificates and National Identity Card during interviews. UAC is an equal opportunities employer.