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Communications Strategy Implementation

• Develop, review and monitor annual communications work plans and budgets

• Write management progress reports for communication activities.

• Develop a communications calendar for key events and activities

• Develop campaign strategies that promote affordable housing, tenure security and access to safe water services

• Build the technical capacity of staff and partners to carry out effective communication engagements

• Develop Concept Notes, Terms for References and Contract documents for onboarding communications service providers.

Digital & Social Media Management

• Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.

• Generate content such as posters, infographics, facts sheets and photo stories for social media platforms

• Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.

Content Development & Storytelling

• Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.

• Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).

• Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.

Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain an organized repository of communications materials (stories, photos, videos).

• Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.

• Draft and review the HFHU Annual Reports, Calendars, Project Briefs, Capacity Statements and Policy Statements

• Lead the set-up of the initial culture-in-development resource center to promote knowledge generation and sharing in Uganda and beyond.

• Undertake field research and report writing; design and layout of research publications; directing audio-visual documentation and production

Media Relations & Visibility

• Identify and pitch HFHU work for media opportunities, package and disseminate targeted messages for media coverage.

• Manage brand and visibility through customized public campaigns for HFHU

• Maintain strong collaboration with the media to ensure minimum reputation risk

• Populate the bi-annual media reporting tool and disseminate to the Africa Area Office

• Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.

• Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.

• Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications initiatives.

Administrative & Cross-functional Support

• Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.

• Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.

• Events management: support project leads to organize workshops including mobilization, workshop rapporteuring and media relations management