Organization: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Corporate
Affairs Manager
Affairs Manager
About Us:
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 respectively.
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; organize, support,
encourage and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields,
amongst others.
2001 under the Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises
Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively.
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; organize, support,
encourage and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields,
amongst others.
Job Summary: The Public
Relations Officer: Electronic and New Media, Graphics, Videography &
Photography will be responsible for taking photographs and videos of ALL UEGCL
projects and events, creating graphics, illustrative designs for both web-based
and off web media. They will also be responsible for community engagements as
part of the stakeholder engagement and project communication strategy.
Relations Officer: Electronic and New Media, Graphics, Videography &
Photography will be responsible for taking photographs and videos of ALL UEGCL
projects and events, creating graphics, illustrative designs for both web-based
and off web media. They will also be responsible for community engagements as
part of the stakeholder engagement and project communication strategy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Tasked with creating and maintaining,
through regular updates of ALL social media outlets for UEGCL. This will
entail collecting information from respective departments and formulate
bits of information to be shared. They shall be guided by among other
policies, the UEGCL social media Policy. - The jobholder will also be creating
captivating graphics, and illustrative designs for all our web-based and
off web communication platforms like Newsletters - Ensure the regular update the website as
well as periodic design amendments - Photography and videography for ALL UEGCL
projects and events. These photos shall form a pictorial narrative/
collage that s/he will be able to put together. They will also be
responsible for keeping a rich and well organized archive of photographic
and videography elements of brand UEGCL. - Perform Protocol functions in the absence
of Corporate Affairs Officer and Curating of - Projects/ operations to visiting
stakeholders - Plan, coordinate and attend public events
addressing areas relevant to the company policies and procedures - The jobholder will organise publicity
activities in line with UEGCL objectives - Manage the organization information archives
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a
Bachelors’ Degree in Information Communication technology, Journalism,
Mass communication or related discipline. A post graduate qualification in
internet programming, graphics design and Networking/ social media
communication shall be an added advantage. - At least three years’ experience in an
actively communicating/marketing environment; able to deliver on agreed
targets within immense pressure. - Proven working experience in social media
marketing or as a digital media specialist - Excellent consulting, writing, editing
(photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills - Demonstrable social networking experience
and social media analytics tools knowledge - Adequate knowledge and skill in
Photography, videography, audio-visual editing, web design, web
development - Show positive attitude, detail and
customer oriented with good multitasking and organisational ability - Fluency in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Block C, Plot 6-9 Victoria Office park, Okot Close, Bukoto,
P.O. Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 7th August 2017
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