Manager Public and Corporate Communication Employment Opportunity – Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

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Job Title:   Manager Public and Corporate Communication

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling it in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. Our vision is: “To Become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.”

 

Job Summary:  The Manager Public and Corporate Communication will mainly develop and manage the delivery of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies and initiatives that promote UETCL’s work, deliver engaging messages, help secure partnerships, enhance stakeholder relationships and high level of engagement and awareness of business activities.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing UETCL’s public relations (PR) team and overseeing all their activities
  • Development and successful delivery of stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with the overarching stakeholder engagement strategy
  • Manage stakeholder mapping and prepare communications to stakeholders and respond to stakeholder enquiries
  • Developing and implementing publicity strategies for the UETCL’s products and services, including a crisis management strategy
  • Developing and implementing UETCL’s publicity strategies for company events
  • Creating and managing a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, etc.
  • Analyzing all media coverage of the organization and drafting appropriate responses
  • Working with the social media team to create a content calendar
  • Organizing promotional events such as press tours and conferences
  • Representing the organization at press conferences, interviews, etc.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, business marketing or related field from a recognized university
  • Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field from a recognized university is an added advantage
  • Professional certification in marketing or public relations shall be an added advantage
  • Should have at least five (5) years of experience in Corporate Communications/Public relations in a reputable organisation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Superior customer relationship management skills
  • Proficiency in the use of word processing software tools
  • Good creative writing skills
  • An analytical mind and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

 

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who are suitably qualified should follow this link to apply, Click Here (applications with copies of academic testimonials and detailed CVs indicating two referees and their full addresses).

 

NB: Shortlisted applicants will be considered alongside other applicants sought from Uganda Law Society and Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda.

 

Deadline: 2nd June 2023

 

NB: Only electronically sent applications will be accepted. Terms of employment and remuneration. The holder of this position will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public Service Guidelines on the rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions

 

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