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Job Title:      Information and
Communications Officer

Organization: Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Information and Communications Officer .

About US:

The
Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), established by the Equal Opportunities
Act of 2007 is mandated to provide a framework for redressing imbalances, which
exist against the marginalized groups while promoting equal opportunities for
all.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 

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Develop
and implement a framework for defining EOC Information Communications needs.

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Develop
and implement EOC media engagement plans and strategies for popularizing the
services and activities of the Commission in line with a media management
policy.

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Develop
schedules for press conferences, media talk shows and #: reception with media
houses in line with EOC media management policy.

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Produce
EOC’s IEC materials including newsletters, brochures calendars and posters and
online media services, websites, documentaries in line with EOC media
management policy.

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Develop
and implement a framework for ensuring custody of all media pint, recordings
and documentaries.

•        
Develop
and implement strategies for protecting EOC reputation the public and among
stakeholders in line with the media management and stakeholder’s management
policy.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 

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Applicants
should have an Honors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Mass Media, Law
and Management Studies.

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Possession
of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations, Media or Mass Communication
will be an added advantage.

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At
least two years of relevant experience in Government or equivalent level of
working experience from a reputable organization in Information and
Communications related field.

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People
management skill Teamwork and management skills

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Demonstrate
excellent communication and networking competences high-level interpersonal,
collaborative and cross-cultural skills

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Analytical
and conceptual skills for business management and growth High level of
integrity and transparency

•        
Strong
communication, networking and negotiation skills.

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Ability
to deal with competing demands

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Proficiency
in computer and computer packages

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Demonstrate
hands on experience in modern communication and public information and
communications related field.

How to Apply:

Applicants
should submit their applications using Public Service Form 3 (2008) with the
following attachments in triplicate: detailed curriculum vitae (one of the two
referees should be the applicant’s current employer or most recent employer),
copies of academic transcripts, certificates and three recent passport size
photographs. Handwritten applications are also accepted. Applicants shall be
required to present certified copies and originals of their academic
transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the oral interviews. The
application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Offices,
2nd Floor, Farmers House, Kampala, or can be downloaded from the Public Service
Commission (PSC) website: www.psc.go.ug or at the Equal Opportunities
Commission (EOC) Offices, Plot 7, Luthuli Close-Bugolobi. Applications should
be addressed to The Secretary, Equal Opportunities Commission, P. O. Box 27672,
Kampala

Deadline: Thursday, 21^st November 2019 by 5:00pm. 

NB: The post applied for, together with the job
reference should be indicated on the right hand top corner of the envelope.

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