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PROJECT SUMMARY: USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole, Apac, Kwania, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Knowledge Management and Communications Officer shall work with the regional team to plan, organize and lead the implementation of KM activities within the regional project. S/he will participate in the development of innovative methods of knowledge exchange across the project, dissemination of project activities, best practices, and lessons learned. To develop, implement and identify strategies in communication and knowledge management for the promotion of a positive organizational image for LPHS Kigezi and Lango Project. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with senior project management to determine project knowledge management priorities and provide technical support for all Project knowledge management activities. • Serve as point of contact and interact independently with project field-based colleagues on the production of knowledge management deliverables and keep senior project management apprised of activity progress. • Ensure that knowledge management activities are implemented according to established USAID standards; provide TA to other Staff and Partners on those standards; and review/assess performance against standards. • Contribute knowledge management content to new project opportunities. • Stay abreast of relevant health science and evidence-based practices and ensure knowledge products reflect and promote the latest evidence to JCRC staff and Partners. • Support the synthesis and curation of evidence and experience emerging from the project’s programming and routine data analysis. • Work closely with science writers, editors, designers, and language translation specialists to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate print and digital knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, photo essays, short videos, technical briefs, reports and fact sheets; conference abstracts and presentations; and training materials and other technical tools. • Support the development and execution of communications and dissemination strategies for implemented projects, including liaising with JCRC corporate communications team, USAID’s communications team, and other strategic partners. • Design and coordinate virtual and, where appropriate, inperson learning exchange activities. • Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID. • Oversee regular compilation of the region-specific performance progress reports and district reports to be shared with the relevant stakeholders • Perform any other work-related duties/tasks as may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related qualifications is required. • 3 years of relevant knowledge management experience, including experience with PEPFAR or USAID-funded global health projects. • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities. • Highly proficient writing and verbal communication skills; adept at cross-cultural communication. • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. • Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and basic graphic designing.