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• Actively
  participate in Planning, developing and implementing UNCST Public
  Relations strategies
• Significantly
  contribute to the enhancement of the UNCST profile through innovative
  image and reputation building initiatives.
• Work
  closely with the Head of Unit, answer enquiries from media, individuals
  and other stakeholder organizations.
• Collate
  and analyze media coverage of UNCST and STI matters
• Work
  closely with other officers, participate in organizing UNCST events
  including workshops, press conferences, STI exhibitions, trade fairs,
  commemoration of relevant international science days/weeks, etc., open
  days and press tours.
• Carry
  out post-event evaluation including data entry and analysis and producing reports
  for events.
• Support
  in the management of the UNCST Permanent STI Exhibition Centre.
• Significantly
  contribute to and provide content for the UNCST website, social networking
  forums, and blogs
• Attend
  and/or present to potential clients, stakeholders, sponsors of UNCST programmes
  and activities
• Technically
  support the development and implementation of an appropriate system for recognition
  of Ugandans for excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation
• Contribute
  to the process of building and improving national and institutional capacity
  in science communication
• Work
  closely with the Head of Unit, provide communications support to UNCST.
  This support will include writing and editing speeches, presentations,
  talking points, inhouse magazines, articles and annual reports, website
  information, blogs, op-eds, white papers and other communications, as
  needed.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Science Officer (Communications) career
  opportunity should hold a  BSc.
  degree with training in communication or Public relations. Possession of a
  master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• At
  least three years’ experience in a related and busy work environment
• Detailed
  knowledge and experience in Public Relations
• Excellent
  communication and strong analytical skills.
• High
  degree of integrity and commitment
• Possess
  the ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural environment
• Highly
  computer literate

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