Job Title: Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer
About US:
Uganda Law Society (ULS) is a membership organization established by an Act of Parliament to provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda. Its vision is to be a Proficient Bar Association in Fostering Access to Justice, the Rule of Law and Good Governance in Uganda. Its mission is to develop a Skilled and Empowered Legal Profession in Execution of its Statutory Mandate to Foster and Improve Access to and Administration of Justice as well as Good Governance in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Public Relations Officer will be the spokesperson for the Uganda Law Society (ULS) responsible for planning and directing the creation of material and content that will maintain a favorable public image for the Uganda Law Society (ULS).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the ULS “Spokesperson Initiative” by building spokesperson capacity among ULS’s stakeholders in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer.
- To publicize ULS AND ITS Project activities.
- Plan, implement and manage public relations programs.
- Plan and budget for public relations events, programs and initiatives.
- Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures.
- Communicating ULS programs, initiatives accomplishments and/or points of view of the Organization.
- Help in designing and reviewing a variety of promotional and marketing materials for the Society.
- Design, review and manage the online content in media communications and media kits.
- Monitor corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand.
- Develop and implement the public relation policies and procedures.
- Measure and provide reports on each public relations campaign.
- Build long-term relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as local government, media people and relevant stakeholders.
- Produce content for various speeches, events and hearings.
- Develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed and
- Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
- Carry out any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or Marketing with a Public Relations or Advertising concentration.
- At least four years’ experience, of which 2 must be in marketing, communication, and digital fields.
- Having knowledge of the law will be an added advantage.
- A confident communicator and presenter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships
- Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail
- The ability to keep information confidential
- Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
- Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude
- Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
How to Apply:
All candidates that are suitably qualified and interested should submit their applications online with an application letter, current curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents to [email protected]
Deadline: 28th February 2023 by 5:00pm.
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