Communications specialist job vacancy.
Job Title: Communications Specialist.Organization:Large Public InstitutionDuty Station:Kampala, Uganda .
Reports to:Project Coordinator.
Job Summary:The Communications Specialist will support the entity in developing and/or implementing its corporate communication strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating with and engaging partners to foster a good image and support towards implementation of the entity’s mandate.Key Duties and Responsibilities: · Drawing and implementing approved project communication strategy· Working closely with media organizations· In charge of initiating the development of information, education and communication materials;· Initiating, planning, and organizing public relations/promotions and advertising campaigns for the project according to the activity calendar and the communication strategy· Preparing and publishing/distribution of project image materials· Conceiving and initiating procurement of necessary media consultants and service providers· Managing and directing media consultants and service providers· Collating, processing and analyzing all project information and documentation· The incumbent was working as the first point of call for all routine public enquires· Organizing media briefings andpress conferences· Preparing and send periodic reports.· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · The job holder must be a Ugandan who holds an Honors degree in mass communication studies, public relations, from a recognized university/institution. Possession of a post graduate qualification in a public relations/ communications field will be of added advantage.· A minimum of four years’ experience two (2) of which should have been served at a senior level in a large to medium size enterprise.· Proven exposure and experience in ICT and social media platforms· Prior experience in events management at national and or regional campaigns.· Working knowledge and understanding of several local languages· Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of modern office technology· Good diplomatic etiquette in dealing with both internal and external clients at all levels,· Ability to disseminate information effectively and strategically· Ability to work under pressureand tight deadlines.· High degree of integrity, reliability and resilience· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
How to Apply: All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts andcurriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience, present salary and three reference letters (one of which should be professional), plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;Voucher No. 645P.O. Box 9815, KampalaOR hand deliver to The New Vision Printingand Publishing Company Limited,Plot 19/21 1st Street Industrial Area
OR Plot 101 Jinja Road JR Complex.
NB:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Deadline: 26thOctober, 2015
