Organization: Uganda
Small Scale Industries Association
Small Scale Industries Association
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Uganda Small Scale
Industries Association is a registered voluntary membership Non-Government
Business organization open to all registered small scale industries in Uganda.
Initiated in 1979, its major purpose is to enhance the industrial development
of small scale industries in the country right from the grass root level.
Currently it has sub offices in over 25 districts countryside mainly in the
southern central, easterner and western region.
Industries Association is a registered voluntary membership Non-Government
Business organization open to all registered small scale industries in Uganda.
Initiated in 1979, its major purpose is to enhance the industrial development
of small scale industries in the country right from the grass root level.
Currently it has sub offices in over 25 districts countryside mainly in the
southern central, easterner and western region.
Job Summary: The Public Relations, Policy and Advocacy
Officer serves as officer of the policy Advocacy and Communication unit
managing, leading and guiding staff, as well providing leadership on Advocacy
and Communication strategies to promote the Association’s Advocacy Strategic
Objective at all levels. The Officer will work with partners, donors, and key
influencers in order to achieve the objectives of the current and future
Operational Strategy.
Officer serves as officer of the policy Advocacy and Communication unit
managing, leading and guiding staff, as well providing leadership on Advocacy
and Communication strategies to promote the Association’s Advocacy Strategic
Objective at all levels. The Officer will work with partners, donors, and key
influencers in order to achieve the objectives of the current and future
Operational Strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and review
of internal policies, in consultation with Executive Director and other
stakeholders. - Provide external information and advice to the policy committee on legislative provisions
which may affect Association
mandate, operations and responsibilities - Analyze reports on various issues and
provide advice on the anticipated impact on Association - Coordinate feedback expressed by sectors
on various policy matters and legislative proposals and promote
Association views to other stakeholders - Undertake surveys, conduct forums and
report on investigations relating to matters affecting the policy
positions of the Association - Contribute to the development of
strategies which will enable the Association to be adequately resourced to
undertake appropriate roles and responsibilities and to deliver efficient and effective services
to the community - Contribute to enhanced Committee
operational efficiency through liaison with zones to undertake research and prepare
reports, best practice models, manuals and codes of practice - Assist in the progression of enhanced
relationships and functional reform between Local and State Government. - Contribute to the establishment of
protocols and mechanisms that enhance public private
partnerships/relations Provide timely and accurate advice and information
to Committee - Planning Publicity strategies and
Campaigns and Handling all aspects of planned Publicity Campaigns and PR
activities. - Writing and producing presentations,
press releases. , briefings, reports, and/or project briefs - Use of all forms of Media and
communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the
Association. - Act as a representative of the
Association in attending meetings of Local/Government Committees and
Working Parties and undertake liaison with State Government agencies - Contribute to the coordination of major
events, conferences etc organized by the LGA - Working with the team to identify and
develop key policy areas - Other duties as assignment
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an
advanced University Degree In Social Science, Political Science Or
International Relations, Economics Or Development Studies. Studies in
Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Resource Mobilization And International
Development Political And Global Private Sector Development Agendas As
Related To Micro, Small And Medium Sized Enterprises. - At least three to five years of demonstrated
experience and concrete results in the development and implementation of
advocacy and communication strategies, including advocating, campaigning,
networking, public relations at national and international levels. - Track record in the development and
successful delivery of advocacy/communication campaigns related to private
sector (MSME) development. - Excellent knowledge of English with
proven ability to communicate in English (spoken and written) in a clear
and concise manner. Knowledge of other local languages (Luganda and
Swahili) is an asset.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications via Email to
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications via Email to
[email protected]. Please specify “Advocacy
and PR” in the subject line. Your
application should include: detailed Curriculum Vitae; application letter and 3
Professional References
and PR” in the subject line. Your
application should include: detailed Curriculum Vitae; application letter and 3
Professional References
Deadline: 24th November 2018.
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