Job Title: Public Relations Officer
Organization: The Institute
of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive
Officer
Officer
Ref: C04/06/14
About ICPAU:
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) was
establishment after The Accountants Statute No. 12, now the Accountants Act,
Cap. 266 of the Laws of Uganda, 2000, was enacted in August 1992. ICPAU is the
national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by an act of
Parliament. The Accountants Act, 2013 gives the Institute a legal mandate to:
establishment after The Accountants Statute No. 12, now the Accountants Act,
Cap. 266 of the Laws of Uganda, 2000, was enacted in August 1992. ICPAU is the
national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by an act of
Parliament. The Accountants Act, 2013 gives the Institute a legal mandate to:
- Regulate and maintain the Standard of
Accountancy in Uganda. - Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
accountants and practicing accountants in Uganda. - This includes conducting professional
accountancy examinations in Uganda.
Job Summary: The ICPAU Public
Relations Officer will be responsible for promoting the image of the Institute.
Relations Officer will be responsible for promoting the image of the Institute.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement PR programmes and
strategies for the Institute. - Develop and produce publications such as
the magazine and promotional materials. - Attending to enquires.
- Write and edit speeches and press
releases. - Develop good working relationships with
the media. - Enhance and maintain the image and
reputation of the Institute - Establish relations with policy makers and
stakeholders. - Prepare information for the Institute’s
website. - Assist in the management of events /
functions. - Perform research as a way of ascertaining
public opinion, and understanding public attitudes towards the Institute,
profession and members. - Perform any other duties as may be
assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in journalism, marketing, literature or English. - A relevant postgraduate qualification is
an added advantage. - A minimum of two years’ relevant working
experience - Excellent communication skills
- Good resilience;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good negotiation skills;
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills; - Be a team player;
- Possess advanced computer skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should write to the
address below describing how they qualify for the position, quoting the Job
Reference Number provided. Your complete
application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates,
three references including at least two from previous employers (if any), and
functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses.
address below describing how they qualify for the position, quoting the Job
Reference Number provided. Your complete
application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates,
three references including at least two from previous employers (if any), and
functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses.
The Secretary,
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
42 Bukoto Street, Kololo,
P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 11th
July 2014
July 2014
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