Job Title: Public Relations Executive
Organisation: Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Communications
and Marketing Manager
and Marketing Manager
About UIRI:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute is Uganda Government’s lead agency
for industrialization, established by an Act of Parliament of Uganda under the
auspices of the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives (MTIC). It is the
country’s main vehicle for implementing strategies and measures aimed at
transforming industry in Uganda.
for industrialization, established by an Act of Parliament of Uganda under the
auspices of the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives (MTIC). It is the
country’s main vehicle for implementing strategies and measures aimed at
transforming industry in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Public
Relations Executive will mainly offer technical support in the growth of a
favorable brand image for the UIRI Institute as well as ensuring that
objectives are achieved in line with the Institutes mandate.
Relations Executive will mainly offer technical support in the growth of a
favorable brand image for the UIRI Institute as well as ensuring that
objectives are achieved in line with the Institutes mandate.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in planning,
developing and implementation of PR strategy and internal communications - Writing and editing in-house magazines,
publicity documents, case studies, information for web site, articles and
reports - Upgrade, maintain and manage Institute’s
website content - Work in close collaboration with the media
houses, journalists, stakeholders, vendors and other partners for accurate
publications - Offer technical support to internal staff,
the communications and marketing team to design innovative communications
and marketing strategies - Coordinate promotional events such as
press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits of institute
activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The PR Executive should possess a
bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. A Masters in Mass Communication
is an added advantage. - At least three years’ experience with
media and public relations. - Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, ability to think out of the box and pay attention to detail - Excellent analytical and report writing
skills. - Possess the ability to meet strict
deadlines.
Age: Between 30-40 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are required to send their
applications including handwritten applications with copies of academic
credentials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone, email
addresses, contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address
below;
applications including handwritten applications with copies of academic
credentials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone, email
addresses, contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address
below;
Executive Director,
Uganda Industrial Research Institute,
Plot 42a Mukabya Road- Nakawa Industrial,
P.O. Box 7086, Kampala –Uganda
Deadline: 21st March 2014.
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