Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager
Organization: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About UEGCL:
Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the
Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and
Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145. UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of
electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring
countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor
the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira
Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when required by the
Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development; Implement Flagship Hydropower Plant Projects of Karuma (600MW) and
Isimba (183MW; organize, support, encourage and maintain training facilities in
technical and related fields, amongst others.
Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the
Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and
Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145. UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of
electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring
countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor
the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira
Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when required by the
Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development; Implement Flagship Hydropower Plant Projects of Karuma (600MW) and
Isimba (183MW; organize, support, encourage and maintain training facilities in
technical and related fields, amongst others.
Job Summary: The Corporate Affairs Manager will develop, manage
and implement an effective Corporate Affairs Strategy for the organisation that
enhances visibility and goodwill towards the organisation and coordination of
all its internal and external stakeholders.
and implement an effective Corporate Affairs Strategy for the organisation that
enhances visibility and goodwill towards the organisation and coordination of
all its internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build, strengthen and maintain positive media
relationships with all sections of the media so as to enhance goodwill,
objective reporting and favourable/ positive public and media perception
of the company. - Develop, execute and prepare monthly reports
on execution of the Corporate Affairs strategies. - Ensure articulate and consistent communication
of the desired company image and position both internally and externally. - The incumbent will also identify and exploit
Corporate Affairs/Public Relations opportunities, needs and implement
proactive publicity programmes in order to obtain positive/favourable
coverage in the media. - Responsible for the company’s editorial
direction, design, production and distribution of all company publications
and adverts. e.g. Annual reports - The jobholder will also be tasked with the
management of the maintenance of a high quality, regularly updated and
interactive corporate website and other new social media channels and
analyse website performance on a weekly and monthly basis. - Design and implement communication
sensitization programmes for the company aimed at enhancing the corporate image
and visibility. - Ensure that the company communication outputs
are of a high standard and are delivered within agreed budget and desired
timelines. - Plan for and coordinate the implementation of
the company Corporate Social Responsibility and ensure positive publicity
in print and electronic media. - Manage the Public Relations budget for cost
control and ensuring value for money.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The prospective employee should hold a Graduate
Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences or any related
discipline. - Relevant Post Graduate qualification and
affiliation to relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage. - At least two years’ experience in a similar
position in a busy and vibrant organisation. - Three years’ experience in media practice in
busy and reputable organisations.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should physically deliver their
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should physically deliver their
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
3rd
Floor, UEDCL Tower,
Floor, UEDCL Tower,
Plot
37 Nakasero Road,
37 Nakasero Road,
P.O.
Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: Wednesday 16th, March 2016 by 5pm.
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