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• The
  Information Officer will play a key role in the formulation, planning, development
  and implementation of the Publicity and Community Mobilisation strategies
  that increase the UBOS visibility and support the Bureau’s core business;
• Oversee
  the production of UBOS Communications, Advocacy(audio/ visual) and other
  Promotional Materials such as the UBOS Newsletter, UBOS Bulletins,
  reports, Calendars, Brochures, Fliers and Documentaries;
• In
  charge of the development and maintenance of strategic media partnerships
  to elicit support for and maximise impact of promotional objectives;
• Serve
  as the Media Liaison Person and take the lead in organising media
  outreaches, maintain a media contact database, organise Press Conferences,
  Briefings and Interviews;
• Organise
  and book Radio and TV Talks Shows and formulate talking points and other
  materials as needed for senior staff to be used for the talk shows in
  response to UBOS needs;
• Draft
  Communications and Advocacy talking points and speeches for senior
  managers and guest speakers as well as regular UBOS articles and press
  releases to be published in the media;
• Conduct
  daily media content analysis on UBOS, its programmes, activities and
  products as well as the reporting on and application of statistics in
  media reporting then document findings accordingly;
• Offer
  technical advice and expertise to directors, managers, senior officers and
  other communications staff on a range of Advocacy and Outreach issues,
  methods and approaches as well as anticipate and resolves
  Communications/Public Relations issues/problems;
• Coordinate,
  supervise and direct subordinate Communications staff, interns and
  volunteers;
• Undertake
  environmental scanning and evaluate results and impact of Communications
  activities and initiatives as well as report on developments, trends,
  perceptions and attitudes regarding the Bureau and the use of statistics;
  and
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned from the immediate supervisor from
  time to time.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Senior Information Officer /Communications should
  hold a post graduate qualification in Communications, Journalism,
  International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business
  Administration, Information Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human
  Resource Management or related field; in addition to a Bachelor’s degree
  with honours in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public
  Relations, Customer Care, Videography, Photography, Film Studies, Library
  and Information Science, Graphic Arts, Liberal Arts, Languages and
  Literature, Publishing, Education or other related area.
• A
  minimum of eight years’ experience (3 at senior level) in the area of
  Communications with a reputable organisation or media house;
• Training
  in news writing and editing, proof reading, designing, online publishing
  and new media will be an added advantage.
• Membership
  of a professional journalism, public relations, tour and travel, protocol
  or customer care association will is an added advantage too.
• Detailed
  understanding and knowledge of the communication and media landscape in Uganda;
• Ability
  to conceptualise, design and implement major communication campaigns;
• Ability
  to produce a variety of written and visual communications products in a
  clear and concise style;
• Ability
  to facilitating and encourage open communication in the team and
  communicate effectively;
• Ability
  to deliver oral presentations to various audiences;
• Ability
  to shows pride in work and in achievements;
• Evidence
  of professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• Conscientiousness
  and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
  results;
• Motivated
  by professional rather than personal concerns and showspersistence when
  faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• Ability
  to remain calm in stressful situations;
• Ability
  to take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring
  the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Excellent
  negotiation, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills at high
  level with different stakeholders.

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