Job Title: Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Office of
the Auditor General (OAG)
the Auditor General (OAG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Public Relations Officer
Public Relations Officer
Ref: ADM. 56/136/01
Vol.5 [03/15]
Vol.5 [03/15]
About US:
The Office of the Auditor
General (OAG) is an institution established under the provisions of Article 163
of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its mandate, functions and
powers are enshrined in the National Audit Act, 2008. The main function of the
OAG is to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and all Public
offices or bodies and/or organization established by an Act of Parliament.
General (OAG) is an institution established under the provisions of Article 163
of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its mandate, functions and
powers are enshrined in the National Audit Act, 2008. The main function of the
OAG is to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and all Public
offices or bodies and/or organization established by an Act of Parliament.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for developing and implementing PR and Corporate Communications
Strategies, policies, budget; and annual work plan. - In
charge of managing the flow of information between and among OAG
stakeholders. - Enhancing
the importance and awareness of Audit reports to the public. - Responsible
for coordinating OAG corporate social responsibility programmes, corporate
sponsorship, corporate advertising and corporate events. - Develop,
design, write, produce, editing of communication materials; and
responsibility for photography/video. - Maintain
an up-to date program website and portal with current information,
publications, news stories and success stories. - Handle
publicity and media relations. - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
Public Relations Officer should be a Ugandan who holds an Honors
Bachelor’s degree in either Mass Communication, Journalism or Public
Relations from a recognized University or Institution: Membership to a
professional public relations body e.g. Public Relations Association of
Uganda and any other equivalent and recognized relevant professional body
is an added advantage. - Possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal,
flexible, proactive, creative and Team player with ability to work under
pressure and meet deadline.
Age: 30 years and below
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications including;
encouraged to send their applications including;
- Detailed
typed curriculum vitae which clearly supports the competencies required
above - Certified
copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training
certificates. - Names
of three (3) referees and their contacts - A
recent passport size photograph
The complete applications
should be submitted with an application form, which can be obtained from OAG
registry, Audit House
should be submitted with an application form, which can be obtained from OAG
registry, Audit House
NB: The
complete applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.
Applications received shall be acknowledged by the office. All serving officers
should channel their applications through their Heads of Departments
complete applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.
Applications received shall be acknowledged by the office. All serving officers
should channel their applications through their Heads of Departments
The complete applications must
be addressed to:
be addressed to:
The Auditor General Audit House
Plot 2C, Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 7083,
P.O. Box 7083,
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 6th March 2015
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