Manager Public Relations Employment Opportunity – Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

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Job Title:   Manager Public Relations  

Organisation: Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Principal

 

About US:

Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) is a Public Tertiary Institution established by Statutory Instrument No. 79 of October 2005. The Institute is operated and managed by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) the regulator of the Communications Sector in Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The Manager Public Relations will provide leadership in public and media relations, develop and implement strategies, plans and programs relating to public and media communication, and stakeholder management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead in the development and implementation of Communication strategies and plans in collaboration with the different Institute’s Directorates.
  • Work with the team to collectively raise the profile of Institute’s research and academic expertise by proactively sourcing, drafting and pitching features to national media/specialist sector press.
  • Implement UICT’s Communications policy.
  • Oversee the overall news and multimedia relations and serve as public information contact for UICT.
  • Provide direct advice, consultation, and assistance to senior management in the development and implementation of key messages and media relation strategies.
  • Draft communications talking points and speeches for the Principal and guest speakers
  • Manage all UICT’s Corporate events including but not limited to graduation ceremonies.
  • Promoting the Institute at events e.g., exhibitions, conferences alongside the use of promotional materials such as brochures, fliers, calendars, plaques and other mementos.
  • Monitor, and oversee the production of print materials and publications and also lead in the automation of public relations function.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships and act as a link between the Institute and the media houses to deliver high quality visibility.
  • Write articles, newsletters to be published.
  • Monitor the adherence to the content production guidelines for the Institutes domain.
  • Maintain a consistent, corporate, unique online identity with use of UICT’s colors, and logo placements.
  • Prepare relevant reports and submit to the Supervisor for review.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Relations
  • Post-Graduate qualification in Journalism, Media studies, Film studies, Videography, Photography, Public Relations, Customer Care,   Publishing,   Information   Science, Librarianship or Archival science is relevant and
  • A master’s Degree  in  related  field  may  be  added advantage.
  • At least five  (5)  years’  experience  in  the  area  of Communication with a reputable organization and at least three (3) years at supervisory level.
  • People management and engagement skills
  • Excellent Project management knowledge and skills
  • Wide-ranging high-level contacts in the media and the public sector are crucial
  • Excellent communications skills, with flair for writing and public speaking
  • Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
  • Excellent understanding  of  the  media  landscape  and trends
  • Excellent understanding of digital and social media and technological trends
  • Events management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer focus
  • Initiative &Innovation

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should scan and submit applications indicating their telephone and email address to the Institute Secretary, P. O. Box, 7187, Nakawa Kampala, on bettes.nyongyera@uict.ac.ug. The email should clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and attachment should either be PDF or Microsoft Word document.

 

Attach detailed curriculum vitae indicating two professional and one-character referees indicating their contacts, certified copies of transcripts and certificates cited in the CV, proof of previous employment and a copy of National Identification.

 

Note:

  • Applications sent and received above 5:00pm will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
  • Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
  • Positions not provided for in this document or previously advertised should not be applied for.

 

Deadline: Friday 18th March 2022 by 5.00 pm

 

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