Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: SeaOwl
Energy Services
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
SeaOwl manages the
complete recruitment cycle from sourcing, recruitment, mobilization and
personnel planning for energy customers. It is specialized in highly-skilled
profiles and the underlying activity of designees / staff mainly covers
drilling and off-shore oil rig management. It also provides scalable,
integrated operations & maintenance resources and services covering the
lifecycle of energy assets, as well as tele-operated surveillance and
maintenance services.
On behalf of our
Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for a competent Communications
Officer to join our Team at our Clients office in Kampala in their Corporate
Affairs Department. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able
to undertake a variety of assigned tasks and work diligently under pressure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the External Communications
& Public Affairs Coordinator, the job holder will be responsible for the
following tasks;
·
Work
with the communications team to plan and implement external communication
strategies for the Company, the integrated project and the Company brand in
Uganda
·
Support
the research and writing of communications content for publications, digital
and social media engagements in consultation with operational teams within the
company
·
Maintain
regular updates of the Company media databases, assist with planning and
organizing of interviews, press conferences, corporate events and other
media-oriented activities
·
Identify
opportunities for maximizing brand visibility and positive coverage e.g.
through press trips, media interviews, events
·
Coordinate
and plan events including the development of agendas and speeches and
identification of required goods and services
·
Participate
in the development of the organization’s internal and external digital and
social media
·
Strategize
and ensure streamlined execution of communications on all available platforms
·
Ensure
conformity of Company branded publications, items, gifts, and others in line
with the group’s Brand charter.
·
Charter
daily coordination of activities between the department and other departments,
agencies/production houses and /related services providers to ensure timely
fulfilment of deliverables
·
Manage
the Corporate Affairs events calendar, meeting minutes including appropriate
recording and archiving of documents
·
Close
monitoring of NGOs physical events and online activities to maintain knowledge
of key issues, influential personalities within the industry, communities and
special interest groups
·
in order
to help inform NGO communication strategies and address concerns regarding
company operations
·
Evaluate
Sponsorship requests and propose those that ensure mutually beneficial
partnerships for company consideration
·
Participate
in crisis communication and Issues management as stipulated in the crisis
communications strategy and procedure
·
Carry
out other general communications tasks that may arise in the Communications
team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a University degree in journalism, communications or a
similar discipline.
·
Four
years’ experience in similar work environments
·
Excellent
writing and speaking skills. Fluency in English, French a plus.
·
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Ability
to initiate research, innovate and keep updated on current communications
technologies, techniques and trends.
·
Team
player, target oriented, flexible, self-driven and good cultural understanding
with ability to work under minimum supervision
·
Well-developed
computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a
demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and
desktop publishing; experience working with Adobe design tools is an added
advantage.
·
Highly
motivated self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
·
Strong
ability to prioritize and think creatively as well as possess good
problem-solving skills.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet
the criteria as outlined above and are ready to take on this challenge, please
send us your CV ONLY via email: [email protected]
Tel.: +256 (0) 706
444 500
NB:
Subject of your email should be the position you are applying for. Do not
hesitate to contact us, if you have any question or need any clarifications.
Deadline: 1st March 2021
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