MRC Communications and Engagement Officer Jobs in Uganda

MRC Communications and Engagement Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose:

The position holder will support the implementation and monitoring of the Unit’s knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) strategy, writing and disseminating publicity material, responding to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinating on and offline promotional events. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to the Unit’s achievement of its overall KTE goal to make knowledge from its research relevant, accessible and practical in application and impact.

As a core member of the Units Knowledge Exchange, Engagement and Communications Hub (KEECH), the role holder will coordinate processes to link Unit research to policy and public engagement goals, support the establishment of a network of engaged KTE partners and stakeholders, support the development of research impact case studies, and the institutional processes and infrastructure to facilitate that work; and contribute to an institutional research culture that promotes and captures the value of KE, innovation and impact.

This requires the post holder to have an excellent understanding of Research Impact, developing and delivering the activities that feed into creating impact, tracking and capturing evidence and articulation of outcomes; thorough knowledge of how to plan and prepare research impact case studies and experience of building and maintaining professional networks, partnerships and collaborations across different organizations and sectors.

The position is based within the Unit’s Communication & Engagement department and is the de facto secretary to the Unit KEECH. The role holder will work closely with research teams from thematic focus areas, core platforms and key research support departments at the Unit and LSHTM.

How to Apply

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