Job Title: Senior Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Project Name: Strengthening
Institutional Development Project (SIDP)
Institutional Development Project (SIDP)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Principal Human
Resource Officer
Resource Officer
About Us:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries derives its
mandate from the constitution of the republic of Uganda; the Local Governments
Act, (1997), and the Public Service reform Programme (PSRP). The mandate is to
create an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector.
mandate from the constitution of the republic of Uganda; the Local Governments
Act, (1997), and the Public Service reform Programme (PSRP). The mandate is to
create an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector.
Job Summary: The Senior
Public Relations Officer will build, maintain and manage the reputation of the
organization, through monitoring public Media, conducting research and
disseminating relevant information to the Public and other stakeholders for
purposes of maintaining goodwill and better understanding between the
Institution and its clientele.
Public Relations Officer will build, maintain and manage the reputation of the
organization, through monitoring public Media, conducting research and
disseminating relevant information to the Public and other stakeholders for
purposes of maintaining goodwill and better understanding between the
Institution and its clientele.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will formulate and implement
plans and strategies on Public Relations (PR); - Disseminate relevant information to the
Public, colleagues and key stakeholders on behalf of the Institution and
communicate with within the Institution as required; - Research, write and distribute press
releases to targeted media groups as desired; - Work closely with, and answer enquiries
from media, individuals and other organizations via telephone, email,
publications or any other means for purposes of keeping the integrity and
reputation of the institution; - Collate and analyze media coverage
managing and update information with users on social media sites such as
Twitter and Facebook; - Write, edit and publish in-house
magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports on the
Institution; - Prepare and supervise the production of
publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos,
photographs, films and multimedia programs for the Institution; - Organize events for the Institution
including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours; - Post, maintain and update information on
the organization’s website; - Build community relations through events
such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives on
behalf of the Institution; - Manage the Public Relations (PR) aspect of
a potential crisis situation on behalf of the Institution.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold an
Honors Degree in Mass Communications, or communication and Media Studies
or Public Relations from a recognized Training Institution; - Possession of a post graduate
qualification in any of the disciplines above from recognized Training
Institution - Professional training in English and
Creative Writing or Marketing is an added advantage; - A minimum of six years’ experience in the
field of communications or public relations or marketing; in a Government
setting or a reputable organization. - Excellent
communication skills both orally and in writing - Excellent
interpersonal skills - Good
IT skills - Good
presentation skills - Self-Initiative
- Ability
to prioritize and plan effectively - Awareness
of different media agendas - Good creativity and Problem-solving skills
- Good
knowledge of current affairs - Business
awareness and trends - Highly
analytical Skills - Good
planning, organizing and management skills - Ability
to multitask and cope with pressure at work - Customer
Care and Public Relations - Flexibility,
willingness to learn and listening skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), downloadhere, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents
and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), downloadhere, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents
and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda
NB: Applicants
subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the
Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present
certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates
at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of
the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.
subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the
Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present
certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates
at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of
the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.
Deadline: 16th June 2017
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