Job Title: Manager – Corporate Communications
Organisation: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Manager-Corporate Affairs
Manager-Corporate Affairs
About US:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda,
providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.
providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.
Job Summary: The Manager-
Corporate Communications will manage MTN Uganda’s internal and external
communications by coordinating information from the various stakeholders while
promoting a positive public image as well as control the dissemination of
information on the company’s behalf.
Corporate Communications will manage MTN Uganda’s internal and external
communications by coordinating information from the various stakeholders while
promoting a positive public image as well as control the dissemination of
information on the company’s behalf.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the single point of contact for
other departments to provide support on internal communication. - Identify, develop and execute
communications strategy for key media contacts and customer references - Tasked with monitoring and analyzing staff
opinion and identifying issues and trends by carrying out internal surveys
and advise management on
appropriate actions/responses - Plan, generate and oversee all internal
campaigns and competitions to keep staff up to speed on MTN products and
services - Research media coverage and industry
trends. - Develop fresh story ideas to position MTN
as a leader in the telecommunications industry - Serve as a key liaison with the media and
ensure consistent engagement with this stakeholder group - Create and manage the CEO’s monthly
‘Updates Magazine’ - Publishing the Company‘s corporate
magazines(Y’ello) and monthly editorial contributions to the Group Y’ello
magazine - Submit and contribute articles to Group
for the weekly Group Y’ello Buzz - Update OPCO events, products and services
on the Group intranet – MTN Connect. - Managing, implementing and coordinating
communication meetings like quarterly CEO meetings, Staff forums, H.R
Road-shows and other meetings from time to time - Manage the archiving of all PR/Internal
communications material for the company through a centralized data base - Draft press releases, speeches, media
relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate
newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals. and
other documentation for MTN events - Support Companywide events
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the MTN Manager –
Corporate Communications career opportunity should hold a bachelor’s
degree in Mass Communications, Social Sciences, English or any related
field. - At least five years’ experience in public
relations, community relations, communications, marketing, media house
environment or related experience - Ability to use MS Office programs like web
designing, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel, Snipping tool etc. - Good knowledge of Media Relations and
communications, Internal communications - Hands-on experience in writing articles
for print and online magazines, Press releases, Talking points and ability
to carry out interviews with different stakeholders when need arises. - A good customer service background dealing
customers face to face and via phone interactions - Previous experience in speech writing
- Experience in working with the media is an
advantage - Additional training in Marketing
Communications - Training in Media Relations and Stake
holder Management - Training in Public Speaking
- Excellent Communication (Written and Oral)
and Interpersonal skills - Strong sense of urgency and action,
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Good Initiative and coordination
techniques - Good telephone etiquette.
- Negotiation and influencing skills.
- An assertive and persevering demeanor
- Keen attention to detail
- Team player with high Can-do spirit
- High levels of Integrity, reliability and
flexibility - comfortable with change
- A positive attitude and commitment to
quality and high performance
NB: Please note that
presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to
criminal prosecution.
presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to
criminal prosecution.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job
Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates
(originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of
three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box
24624, Kampala, Uganda
Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates
(originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of
three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box
24624, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 20th March
2017
2017
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