• Conduct media monitoring to assess participation of stakeholders on all UAC social media platforms and generate reports. • Research current trends and audience preferences on social media in order to create relevant content. • Provide feedback to user inquiries and comments by stakeholders on the UAC media platforms. • Produce real time social media updates for all UAC events. • Build capacity for UAC staff to utilize of Social media (Whatsapp, Youtube, Instagram, tiktok, X) • Assist in the development and execution of communication and public relation plans and strategies • Ensure consistent HIV/AIDS messaging across all communications platforms. • Participate in the media relations and outreach and in activities aimed at promoting UAC image. • Maintain media calendars, appointments and support media engagements. • Provide administrative support to the Communications team in tracking communication activities according to deadlines. • Assist in drafting and editing internal and external communication articles (E.g. publications, press releases, social media posts).

• Qualifications: • Bachelor of Journalism and Communication, or Bachelor of Mass Communication or Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from a recognized Awarding Institution. • Experience: • At least 3 years working experience at the level of Communications Assistant in a public or any other reputable private Organization • Competences:Effective Communication Skills • Good Interpersonal skills • Understanding of social media and digital communication skills • Planning, organizing and coordinating • Ethics and integrity • Information Technology

All applications indicating the title of the position being applied for should be addressed to the Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O Box 10779, Kampala or sent by mail to recruitment@uac.go.ug Applicants should attach the following to their applications Letter expressing interest Detailed curriculum vitae with names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates Copies of previous appointments letters or contract agreements. Any period of employment not backed up by a letter shall not be considered as relevant experience Copy of National Identity Card Deadline: 20th December 2024 at 5.00pm