Job Title: Specialist/International
Relations
Relations
Organisation: Uganda Communications
Commission (UCC)
Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head/ International
Relations
Relations
About UCC:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 Laws of Uganda
with a principal goal of developing a modern communications sub-sector and
Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the
Telecommunications Policy.
was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 Laws of Uganda
with a principal goal of developing a modern communications sub-sector and
Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the
Telecommunications Policy.
Job Summary: The Specialist/International Relations will primarily support in the development of goals
and plans for the Commission’s international relations activities.
and plans for the Commission’s international relations activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Routinely
compile data and write briefs on the respective areas of discussion in
which UCC is engaging or has an interest; - Enthusiastically
research and report on positions of other countries on subjects of
interest to UCC; - Coordinate
the planning, organising and conduct of all foreign functions hosted by
UCC locally or abroad; - Implement
the Unit’s programs, furthering the international interests of UCC abroad; - Facilitate
the advocacy of Uganda’s positions in other countries, through filings,
letters and coordination and active participation in bilateral and
multilateral dialogues; - Facilitate
the coordination of UCC’s participation in foreign events including
meetings and conferences; - Manage
international events, projects and visits as designated; - Monitor
discussion issues of interests in the various forums and brief the Head of
unit accordingly; - Assist in
the creation of strategic international partnerships, and; - Perform any
other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must possess a Masters’ Degree in International Relations; - Additionally,
he /s he should also hold a good Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised
Institute or University biased towards international relations,
communications or public relations. - At least
four years’ experience in international relations is required; - Excellent
project management and organisational skills; and - International
communication skills with high levels of diplomacy and presentation
skills. - High
degree of flexibility and adaptable
to a dynamic working environment; - Possess
the ability to work independently in a dependable manner; and - Strong
analytical skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested
candidates should send their applications via E-mail to: [email protected]
candidates should send their applications via E-mail to: [email protected]
NB: Please ensure that all scanned copies
of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to
the applications. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates
will be contacted.
of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to
the applications. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates
will be contacted.
Deadline: 28th February
2014 by 5.00pm;
2014 by 5.00pm;
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