Communication and Public Affairs Officer Job Opportunity – Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)

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Organization: Uganda
Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Communication and Public Affairs Officer
About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement
plans for Uganda’s public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the
contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with
the state’s public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their
employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and
is equitable to all stakeholders. URBA’s primary mandates include;
  • Regulate the establishment, management and
    operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and
    public sector
  • Supervise institutions which provide
    retirement benefits products and services
  • Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries
    of retirement benefits schemes
  • Promote the development of the retirement
    benefits sector
  • Provide for licensing for custodians,
    trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes,
    the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.     
Job Summary: The
Communication and Public Affairs Officer is responsible for developing and
implementing communication strategies aimed at promoting and enhancing URBRA’s
image in order to create good will and build international credibility. The
incumbent will also be responsible for organizing media events, conferences and
exhibitions as well as participating in campaigns aimed at creating public
awareness of the role played by URBRA in the socio-economic development of the
country.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Plan and implement communication
    strategies aimed at advancing the mission and objectives of URBRA through
    focused public relations programs;
  • Maintain regular contact with media
    representatives and stakeholders to promoted good public relations for
    URBRA.
  • Regularly monitor publicity and conduct
    research to find out the concerns and expectations of URBRA’s
    stakeholders.
  • Promptly respond to enquiries from media,
    individuals and other stakeholders and the general public
  • Write speeches as may be required by the
    Executive Office from time to time
  • The incumbent will gather information,
    write articles and edit newsletters, reports, journals and other publicity
    materials including posters, fact sheets, speeches, brochures, internet
    web pages and other publications for internal and external audiences
  • Research, write and distribute press
    releases to targeted media
  • Prepare the production of publicity
    brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos,
    photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
  • Organize events including press
    conferences, workshops, public lectures, exhibitions, open days and press
    tours;
  • Update information on the Authority’s
    website;
  • Foster community relations through events
    such as Corporate Social Responsibility events and open days
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Communication
    and Public Affairs Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree
    (minimum second class honors upper division) in Mass Communications,
    Journalism, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
    university
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in Mass
    Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent qualifications will be
    an added advantage
  • At least three years of relevant
    experience in developing and implementing corporate communications
    programmes in a busy organization preferably in the financial sector.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute
to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly
detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications
and experience to the URBRA reception on 5th Floor, Plot 1 Clement
Hill road, P.O. Box 7561, Kampala, Uganda or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug. ATTN:
Chief Executive Officer
Deadline: 19th May 2017
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