Communications and Engagement Officer (KTE)

Qualifications

• University degree in Communications or other relevant discipline;
  
• Post graduate taught qualification in a related discipline;
  
• Should possess 3-5 years’ experience working in a communications and advocacy role in a fast paced environment;
  
• Experience of building and maintaining professional networks, partnerships and
  
• collaborations across different organisations and sectors;
  
• Experience in public engagement and event planning;
  
• Good knowledge and understanding of the policy advocacy landscape in Uganda.;
  
• Understanding of all aspects of Research Impact;
  
• Good knowledge of how to plan and prepare Impact Case Studies;
  

• To Convene monthly KEECH meetings to coordinate with research teams, track ongoing
  
• KTE activities, and identify opportunities for policy engagement and public outreach;
  
• Support staff in identifying pathways to research impact by brokering stakeholder relationships and guiding the collection and management of impact evidence;
  
• Lead and coordinate the development of evidence-based KTE Impact Case Studies for biennial reporting;
  
• Contribute to building systems, tools, and processes for effective collection, monitoring, evaluation, and understanding of research impact;
  
• Provide guidance and training to research teams on planning, strengthening, and assessing research impact;
  
• Coordinate public engagement activities and promote Unit research to key audiences and stakeholders;
  
• Maintain and update the Unit’s publications list and prepare routine reports for the Senior Science Meeting;
  
• Collaborate with communications teams across stations to enhance the Unit’s brand reputation and organize publicity events;
  
• Represent the Unit in communications and engagement networks to strengthen visibility and strategic positioning;
  
• Manage and expand the Unit’s online presence through effective use of social media platforms;
  
• Implement targeted communications campaigns around international days;
  
• Promote research impact through the design and distribution of infographics.