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Uganda

Central Region, Uganda

• Coordinate two projects; the Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategy development and capacity building project for 8 sub grantees in Uganda - Under the Girls First Fund – focused on promoting gender equality, education and ending child marriage; and the Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) strategy to foster mind-set (attitudes and individual behaviors) and social norms change towards formerly incarcerated individuals and the criminal justice system in Uganda.• Support… Show more • Coordinate two projects; the Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategy development and capacity building project for 8 sub grantees in Uganda - Under the Girls First Fund – focused on promoting gender equality, education and ending child marriage; and the Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) strategy to foster mind-set (attitudes and individual behaviors) and social norms change towards formerly incarcerated individuals and the criminal justice system in Uganda.• Support grantees develop individualized Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategies addressing gender inequality and ending child marriage• Build capacity of sub grantees to develop and implement SBCC strategies and change behavior of their beneficiaries and communities.• Assess Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) capacity of grantee partners, train Grantee Partners on SBCC, support implementation and develop action plansKey Achievements• Participated in conducting the Formative Research on the Social and Behavioral Determinants of Criminal Acts, Recidivism and Effective Access to Justice in Uganda• Developed the Social and Behavioural Change Communication Strategy Empowering Citizens on the Right to Access to Justice and Fostering Mindset Change towards Formerly Incarcerated People in Uganda• Developed Communication Materials Empowering Citizens on the Right to Access to Justice and Fostering Mindset Change towards Formerly Incarcerated People in Uganda including posters, key messages, radio spot messages/scripts/talking points and TV ads• Held the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Capacity Building Trainings for partner organizations both in Central and Northern Uganda• Conducted the Orientation and Capacity Assessment of the Girls First Fund Partner Organizations • Supported over eight (8) Girls First Fund Partner organizations in Uganda develop and implement communication strategies• Compiled monthly, quarterly and End of Project reports Show less

Central Region, Uganda

• Develop and implement the Campaigns Communication and Media Strategy• Documentation - writing, editing and producing high quality communication products including articles, blogs, press statements, success stories/significant change stories and impact, tweets, spot ads, position papers, issue briefs, presentations, speeches and factsheets to communicate campaign key messages both within and outside Uganda• Furnish the organizations website, social media pages, quarterly newsletters… Show more • Develop and implement the Campaigns Communication and Media Strategy• Documentation - writing, editing and producing high quality communication products including articles, blogs, press statements, success stories/significant change stories and impact, tweets, spot ads, position papers, issue briefs, presentations, speeches and factsheets to communicate campaign key messages both within and outside Uganda• Furnish the organizations website, social media pages, quarterly newsletters, magazines and annual reports with information from the S4HL campaign• Developing information, education and communication (IEC)materials for the campaign including posters, fliers, key messages, radio spot ads and TV ads• Manage media relations and all engagement both with mainstream and digital mediaKey Achievements• Participated in conducting the Background/ Situation Analysis Report on the Implementation Gaps of Women’s Land Rights in Uganda• Participated in developing the National ‘Stand for Her Land’ Campaign Strategy 2022 – 2026• Developed the Communication and Media Strategy for the ‘Stand for Her Land’ Campaign in Uganda• Developed Communication and Promotional Materials for the Stand for Her Land Campaign in Uganda including banners, tear drops, spot messages, T-shirts, posters and fliers• Mobilized media to cover and publish stories about the ‘Stand for Her Land’ Campaign in Uganda• Promoted the campaign through generating content and updating/loading on all campaign social media pages• Participated in developing the Documentary highlighting successes on Women’s Land Rights including Registration and Mapping processes in Butaleja district, Eastern Uganda• Documentation of project and organizational work including; annual reports, articles/blogs for the website, newsletters, magazines, position papers, factsheets, press statements and program briefs Show less

Uganda

• Develop, implement and review FAWE’s Communication and Advocacy strategies• Develop and roll out key advocacy messages to influence policies promoting Girl Child Education, protection and safety. • Documentation – Effective writing and editing including producing advocacy briefs and leaflets, publishing and disseminating periodic Newsletters, drafting press releases, policy briefs, factsheets, speeches and talking points, programmatic reports, opinions/commentary pieces and articles… Show more • Develop, implement and review FAWE’s Communication and Advocacy strategies• Develop and roll out key advocacy messages to influence policies promoting Girl Child Education, protection and safety. • Documentation – Effective writing and editing including producing advocacy briefs and leaflets, publishing and disseminating periodic Newsletters, drafting press releases, policy briefs, factsheets, speeches and talking points, programmatic reports, opinions/commentary pieces and articles for updating information on the website and social media pagesKey Achievements• Organized the FAWE Uganda Charity Run, focused on raising funds to support vulnerable girls including child mothers return to school; and marking 25 years of the organization transforming lives of vulnerable girls and boys; and communities through Education.• Policy Influencing and Advocacy: Directly participated in influencing the passing of certain policies including; prevention and management of teenage pregnancy and re-entry of child mothers back to school, the Sexuality Education Framework and the Senior Women and Man Teacher policies in schools among others. Traversed the country popularizing, creating awareness and built capacity of key stakeholders - top district officials, teachers, school administrators, local religious and cultural officials on the above policies.• Created visibility and publicity opportunities for the organization in both mainstream and social media including press statements and opinion articles about the organizations work • Developed articles and published newsletters, magazines and uploaded on the website• Developed content and updated the organizations social media platforms• Improved the overall branding of the organization and developed various Information, Education and Communication materials including policy briefs, factsheets, position papers, brochures, fliers and posters Show less

Kampala - Uganda

• Design and implement Communication and Advocacy, media and crisis management strategies. • Establish vibrant communication mechanisms both within and outside the Organization i.e. internal & external communication channels• Documentation exceptional writing and editing; press kits – press statements/releases, opinions/commentaries, talking points, fact sheets, reports, policy briefs, speeches, best practices and website content. • Respond to communication correspondences both… Show more • Design and implement Communication and Advocacy, media and crisis management strategies. • Establish vibrant communication mechanisms both within and outside the Organization i.e. internal & external communication channels• Documentation exceptional writing and editing; press kits – press statements/releases, opinions/commentaries, talking points, fact sheets, reports, policy briefs, speeches, best practices and website content. • Respond to communication correspondences both internally and externally in consultation with top management. Recommend communication trainings/ train staff on communication issues.• Deepen partnerships between the organization and the media, CSOs and partner Organizations, trade unions and the private sector active in Children and labour sectors.• Conduct research, monitoring and evaluation activities and measuring implementation, progress, out puts and outcome of project activities and disseminate findings.• Carry out and coordinated all advocacy activities on contemporary issues affecting Children (Child Labour), vulnerable and marginalized workers. • Build and maintain working relationships with relevant National Government and Non-governmental actors; MGLSD and districts in the area of child labour and HIV/AIDS• Take lead in Preparing policy briefs, media postings, compiling newspaper weekly summaries and produced newsletters and enhance media relations• Organize, attend meetings and workshops, and represent organization in different forums. – inviting media to cover events i.e. press briefings, conferences, dinners and disseminating press releases• Contributed towards resource mobilization through taking part in proposals writing, developing concept papers and fundraising. • Develop advocacy related IEC materials and other messages including their dissemination. • Take part in action oriented research to inform advocacy agenda & other communication activities. Show less

Kampala - Uganda

Managing all Communications both within the organization (Internal) and External - its clients and other stakeholders.Corporate Communication & Crisis ManagementStrategy Development, Planning and ImplementationCapacity BuildingStakeholder ManagementAdvocacy Management

Kampala, Uganda

• Public relations planning & management• Account management• Strategy & market research• Business Development• Strategic account planning

Scanad Uganda Limited

• Successfully designed& implemented PR strategies/Proposals for a wide array of clients.• Strategic & creative planning, coordination, organisation & execution of launch events/product launches/press conferences.• Media monitoring and management – Writing, editing media and activity reports, press statements/press releases, speeches, talking points, fact sheets, Q&As and coordinated all Radio, TV & Print exclusive interviews.• Develop and submit articles for clients based on client… Show more • Successfully designed& implemented PR strategies/Proposals for a wide array of clients.• Strategic & creative planning, coordination, organisation & execution of launch events/product launches/press conferences.• Media monitoring and management – Writing, editing media and activity reports, press statements/press releases, speeches, talking points, fact sheets, Q&As and coordinated all Radio, TV & Print exclusive interviews.• Develop and submit articles for clients based on client briefs.Coverage follow-ups and compilation of PR/Campaign status reports• Established concrete positive media working relations with local, regional and international media - resulting to massive publicity for client activities/events.Maintain a database of journalists, editors, and photojournalists• Successfully designed operational/activity budgets & work plans for clients.• Oversaw all project implementation activities, monitoring & evaluation, crisis management, planning & organising debrief & review meetings and updating clients on daily, weekly and monthly activity progress.Clients: Unilever, East African Breweries Ltd, NC Bank, Crane Bank, Equity Bank, Deacons Uganda, Uganda Heart Institute, Appolo Group of Hospitals, Bujagali Energy Ltd, Umeme IPO & Aviation among others. Show less

Kampala - Uganda

• Coordinated, planned and designed strategies for the implementation of the National Hand Washing Campaign & the National Growth Challenge Campaign (Blue Bands Spread Every Slice of Bread.)• Organized launch of the National Hand Washing Campaign and re-launched the New Life Buoy variant in the Ugandan market. Too launched & implemented the National Growth Challenge Campaign.• Organized review and update meetings with client and also aligned Key Opinion Formers… Show more • Coordinated, planned and designed strategies for the implementation of the National Hand Washing Campaign & the National Growth Challenge Campaign (Blue Bands Spread Every Slice of Bread.)• Organized launch of the National Hand Washing Campaign and re-launched the New Life Buoy variant in the Ugandan market. Too launched & implemented the National Growth Challenge Campaign.• Organized review and update meetings with client and also aligned Key Opinion Formers (KOFs)/partners• Established excellent media relations and built partnerships with government institutions; and other professional associations e.g. Ministry of Health, Education, Water and the Doctors & Nurses Association• Media monitoring and management – Writing, editing media and activity reports, press releases/ briefs, designing talking points and content for radio programmes.• Managed Yvonne Chaka Chaka during the re-launch of Life Buoy Soap in the Ugandan market • Organized the National Health Symposium and the 2010 & 2012 Global Hand Washing Day CelebrationsClients: UnileverCampaigns: The Handwashing CampaignThe National Growth Challenge Campaign- Spread Every Slice with Blue Band Show less

Kampala, Mbale, Budaka, Pallisa, Bukedea, Kadama, Kumi And Ngora

• Supported in designing, pretesting & translating research tools, training and coordination; over saw the general implementation of all project activities. • Managed behaviour change communication through monitoring behavioural change of all households and health facilities in the project areas of Mbale, Budaka, Pallisa, Bukedea, Kadama, Kumi and Ngora.• Ensured collection of accurate data on pricing and promotion of RDTs and ACTs for malaria; description of illness resolutions at… Show more • Supported in designing, pretesting & translating research tools, training and coordination; over saw the general implementation of all project activities. • Managed behaviour change communication through monitoring behavioural change of all households and health facilities in the project areas of Mbale, Budaka, Pallisa, Bukedea, Kadama, Kumi and Ngora.• Ensured collection of accurate data on pricing and promotion of RDTs and ACTs for malaria; description of illness resolutions at household level. Verified correctness of the information reported by field teams. • Carried out spot checks; accompany and observe survey teams. Scrutinize data assigned by the IPA-CHAI field management team, and attend debrief meetings and report any challenges and inconsistencies.Conducted actual testing for malaria using RDTs Show less

Kampala, Mbale, Kumi And Bukeddea

Kampala, Soroti And Kaberemaido

• Directly supervised interviewers and field editors (Oversaw all field activities)• Met all local authorities (Leaders) and conducted preparatory work on the enumeration areas including listing all households and designing sampling mechanisms.• Conducted daily review meetings and shared challenges with the team• Reviewing/editing all completed questionnaires; writing progress reports and logistical management.

Kampala - Uganda

• Observed whole interview process and ensured the collection of high quality data.• Edited all completed survey tools, assigned work to interviewers and conducted regular review sessions. • Wrote progress reports and handled all logistics including; transport, lodging and meals for the team.• Obtained all monetary advances, supplies and equipment necessary for the team to accomplish the tasks

Gulu

• Co-ordinated & organized district sensitization meetings, Community Mobilization and awareness creation, Trainings, Writing Reports and News articles; Planned, Organized & Monitored Radio Talk shows, Research and designing contracts (MOUs.) with partners. Designed content for radio programmes.

Kampala - Uganda

• Developed & packaged articles for the newsletter, website; and replied Rock point 256 youth letters. • Recorded staff meeting minutes and participated in workshop rapportuering• Organised and coordinated all CDFU pre-testing & research activities including: Material development - concept papers, proposals and IEC materials; providing logistical support, training researchers, mobilizing district officials and community members to endorse and participate in different… Show more • Developed & packaged articles for the newsletter, website; and replied Rock point 256 youth letters. • Recorded staff meeting minutes and participated in workshop rapportuering• Organised and coordinated all CDFU pre-testing & research activities including: Material development - concept papers, proposals and IEC materials; providing logistical support, training researchers, mobilizing district officials and community members to endorse and participate in different studies.• Participated in the HIV & AIDS, TB, SMC, HCT and ART Research studies• Planned and organized Radio Talk shows and designed talking points on HCT, TB, Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART), Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) and HIV/AIDS. Engaged in trainings, community mobilization (sensitization and empowerment.)• Participated in Hotline telephone counselling; in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Alcohol/drug abuse and Family Planning etc.• Writing/editing field, activity and periodic programmatic reports and ensuring consonance between financial and programmatic accountabilities.• Supported the implementation of the organizations communication strategy; including developing necessary documentation (Annual Reports). Checked, revised and shared accurate information about CDFU’s programs - such as press statements, factsheets, success stories, brochures, presentations and other public information programs with Key Stakeholders.• Coordinated and managed relationships with Ministry of Health, partners and other Stakeholders. Show less

Kampala, Jinja-Busoga Region,Kumi, Kasese, Kmawenge, Kabale, Fortportal

• Over saw translation, checking and pre-testing of the Child Health Brochure, World Cup 2010 Family Planning TV- Radio Spots and fact sheets into local languages of Kiswahili, Lhukonjo, Rukiga, Rutooro, Ateso, Luruli and Lusoga. Developed research briefs and pre-test Methodologies.

Kampala

Lectured; • Public Relations (PR) Management• Advertising• Marketing• Customer Care & other forms of specialized and development communication.

Kampala - Uganda

Kampala

• Writing and editing press statements, letters & staff minutes (Press kits)• Developing speeches & Documentation• Management i.e. mobilising media to attend events & ensuring coverage comes through • Events management & coordination, • Monitoring newspaper coverage and press clipping.• Photography during eventsOTHER PROJECTS EXECUTED May - June 2013: Supervisor; USAID/Uganda School Health & Reading Program April 2013: Team Leader/Supervisor; John Hopkins… Show more • Writing and editing press statements, letters & staff minutes (Press kits)• Developing speeches & Documentation• Management i.e. mobilising media to attend events & ensuring coverage comes through • Events management & coordination, • Monitoring newspaper coverage and press clipping.• Photography during eventsOTHER PROJECTS EXECUTED May - June 2013: Supervisor; USAID/Uganda School Health & Reading Program April 2013: Team Leader/Supervisor; John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Centre for Communication Programmes: Expanding Access to Long Term Family Planning Needs (LTM) study. Feb 2013: Supervisor/Auditor; Millward Brown East Africa Ltd: Study on M-Commerce conducted in all Top select Financial Institutions & Telecom companies Uganda.  October – Dec 2010: Team Leader/Supervisor; John Hopkins University Centre for Communication Programmes- Mid-term Evaluation of Health Communication Partnership & Young Empowered and Healthy Campaigns  December – February 2011: Field Supervisor/Team Leader; AFFORD/UHMG - Uganda Health Marketing Group, End of Project Evaluation AFFORD/UHMG Peer Educators Project - Social Marketing Stop Avian Influenza (AI) Project April – August 2010: Overall Pre-test Co-ordinator: STRIDES For Family Health Project, Management Sciences for Health (MSH)  February 2011: Electronic Data Collector/ Entrant; Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) Show less

Bachelors In Mass Communication; Public Relations Management., Mass Communication & Journalism - Pr, Second Class Upper

Activities and Societies: Member in Communications Club & 107 Campus Fm

Uace, A' Level

Activities and Societies: Counselling & Guidance

Uce, O'Level

Activities and Societies: Health Club - Health Prefect