Centenary Bank, the leading Micro Finance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and competent persons in the following fields;
Reports to: Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager.
Role: Implement and monitor the communications and Public Relations activities of the bank in line with the approved budget and work plan.
Key Result Areas
- Implement internal and external communications activities to stake holders in line with the approved budget and work plan.
- In liaison with and other departments, develop and edit content for newsletters, articles, internal announcements, e-mailers and key messages about the bank activities that is intended the increase brand equity.
- Implement Public Relations activities and publicity campaigns for all bank events on different platforms as per approved plan and budget.
- Liaise with senior management to implement press conference activities and events that provide information to the general public and the bank’s key stakeholders.
- Liaison with Heads of Division/departments to develop content for online information, and Update Information (Website, Share- Point )in line with the existing Service Level Agreement.
- Monitor press and other electronic publications on banks and financial institutions and generate daily/weekly reports and engage line department to win commitment to < countering competitor strategies and isolation of actionable issues.
- Monitor press and other electronic publications for issues that concern the bank and make daily/weekly and monthly reports for management attention.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications
- Honours’ degree in Mass Communications, Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized University.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a communications role in a fast moving services industry or large financial institution
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders including media.
- Experience with innovative channels, social media and ways of communicating internally and externally.
- Branding/Marketing experience is an added advantage.
Key Skills/Competencies
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate maturity and generate appropriate responses to inquiries about the bank.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while keeping key priorities in mind.
- Should be creative, action – oriented and able to work under minimal supervision
- A team player, with a positive attitude.
- Excellent Organizational and Customer service skills.
- Computer applications knowledge
- Readiness to travel within Uganda
How to apply:
Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;
- Downloading an application form for employment from http://www.centenarybank.co.ug/
- Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.
- Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:
The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road, P.O. Box 1892. KAMPALA
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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