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• Build strong and active relationships with
  the media to increase CEWIGO’s profile in Uganda, East Africa and
  internationally.
• Increase scope and content from the field
  for CEWIGO’s external communications across all platforms including
  traditional media, social media, website and multi-media, to raise the
  profile of CEWIGO’s grassroots activities and impact.
• Assist in the identification of
  opportunities for increased media coverage of CEWIGO’s work nationally,
  regionally and internationally.
• Take lead in the production of CEWIGO’s
  annual reports (written and photographs),Newsletter and programme
  brochures.
• Review documents and any other
  documentation from workshops, high level meetings as required and develop
  stories and blogs for external audiences.
• Commission short films/documentaries on
  relevant issues, or for specific events and in conjunction with field
  teams and staff.
• Develop CEWIGO’s communication strategy
  and ensure its adoption across the organization.
• Periodically review and give oversight to
  all external CEWIGO communications, including articles, blogs, website and
  social media, in compliance with CEWIGO’s recognized policies.
• Where required edit reports, articles and
  proposals for clarity and conceptualize graphics that drive or support the
  written material.
• Co-ordinate the production and publication
  of the communications calendar including daily twitter, weekly blogs,
  monthly e-newsletter, monthly reports and annual reports.
• Research and author articles and blogs.

• Produce and disseminate CEWIGO position
  statements and lobbying letters on key advocacy issues, proactively
  and in response to events.
• Aid on the identification and securing of
  partners and sponsors to develop joint advocacy promotions that increase
  awareness of CEWIGO’s activities and the Uganda Women’s agenda.
• Strengthen advocacy partnerships and
  initiatives with local ecognizedna and CEWIGO partners.
• Represent CEWIGO at meetings with partners
  as required, acting as key liaison with

• Optimize CEWIGO’s representation within
  human rights advocacy/lobbying networks in Uganda.
• Help in raising awareness among the public
  and those in positions of authority of CEWIGO’s work
• Ensure consistent messaging across the
  organization.
• Research and document areas that can
  generate a need for CEWIGO’s intervention in relation to CEWIGO’s
  organizational goal.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of
  CEWIGO’s advocacy strategy

• Develop, direct and deliver a
  communications and advocacy strategy with measurable outcomes, and
  ensure effective monitoring/evaluation and reporting.
• Steer the Communications and Advocacy
  team, including direct line management of staff, consultants, interns and
  volunteers.
• As the lead person on Communications and
  Advocacy contribute to the development of recognized policies, strategic
  and annual plans, budgets and risk assessments.
• Offer training support to staff and
  partners on advocacy and communication issues including legal frameworks,
  media skills, presentation skills and photography.
• Manage the Communications and Advocacy
  budget.
• Perform any other pivotal duties as
  assigned by the supervisor.

• Work closely with colleagues across the
  organization to ensure that communications and advocacy targets are met,
  and marketing of CEWIGO’s work is effective to create new opportunities
  for partnerships and support.
• Create and execute an innovative three
  year communications and advocacy strategy and annual action plan and
  budget for its implementation.
• Develop information material for different
  audiences through different media channels. You will work across the
  organization to mobilize and align communications, media and advocacy
  activities to engage partners.

• The applicant should possess a bachelor’s
  degree in Law, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English
  and Communication Skills, Education with a bias to English Language or
  Literature, or a relevant degree from a recognized institution.
• Possess an additional post graduate
  qualification in a Communications related field will be an added
  advantage.
• A minimum of five years in the management
  communications of a reputable organization
• Possess a good understanding of the human
  rights framework , appreciation of gender and women’s rights
• Prior experience in managing a
  communications and media team, including: oversight of strategic
  development; development of quality written, photographic and video
  material; quality editing skills for internal and external audiences;
• Strong understanding of marketing and
  branding and its role in communications; ability to maximize media
  opportunities and respond effectively to media inquiries.
• Excellent track record of advocacy work,
  including development of advocacy strategies, influencing policy with
  government and civil society, and a strong understanding of the
  international development partners and affiliated bodies
• Demonstrable success in developing and
  implementing integrated communication strategies to diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge in Information Technology
  (IT)and use of various internet tools and social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
  to work well in a team
• Ability to use a still and video camera
  with excellent result.

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