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Job Title:   Warden Public Relations (Media)

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Communication Manager

About US:

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

Job Summary:  The Warden Public Relations (Media) will implement the Communication and Public Relations Policy through electronic and social media to enhance the corporate image and credibility of UWA

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all UWA social media platforms and ensure that they are kept up to date
• Manage the content of UWA website
• Receive, process and timely respond to all online information requests and queries.
• Publish UWA events on the website and social media platforms
• Take appropriate measures to promote visibility and/or following of UWA’s website and social media platforms
• Monitor electronic and social media technological trends and timely advise the organisation to adopt where necessary
• Monitor Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and user engagement and suggest content optimization.
• Support the development and implementation of the organization’s Communication Strategy.
• Assist in the attainment of organization public relations targets.
• Initiate and implement electronic and social media campaigns.
• Prepare and implement work plans, performance and other reports to the supervisor
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either; Public Relations, Journalism, Mass communication, or English/or creative writing or Social Science or Education with Literature in English as one the subjects from a recognized Institution.
• Three years of relevant working experience in public relations or communications, at least one (1) of which should have been in conventional and print media in a reputable organization.
• Strong website and social media management skills
• Crisis management skills
• Strong publishing skills
• Communication skills
• High level of creative writing skills
• Ability to generate content
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to multi task.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to the address below:

Either: Email: hr-recruit@ugandawildlife.go.ug

Or:

The Executive Director

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya

P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda

Hand deliver to the UWA Headquarters Central Registry.

Deadline:  10th August 2023 by 5.00 pm.

Note:

• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only ie (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six (6) months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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