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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 hr@uls.or.ug

 

Deadline: 28th February 2023 by 5:00pm.

 

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