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Job Title:   Communication Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Information and Communication Officer

REF NO: HRM/EOC/4/9/2023

About US:

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), established by the Equal Opportunities Act of 2007 is mandated to provide a framework for redressing imbalances, which exist against the marginalized groups while promoting equal opportunities for all.

Job Summary:  The Communication Officer will implement communication, information dissemination and public relations programmes and activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To arrange press conferences and other public appearances;
• To organize tours, visits, exhibitions and other promotional events;
• To assemble and disseminate press and other media releases publication;
• To implement public relations and information dissemination programmes and activities;
• To provide technical guidance in responding to information related concerns and queries from the public;
• To update a repository of records on press releases and other relevant communication materials;
• To research on specific issues on relevant media plant forms;
• To liaise with other Government communication entities for appropriate information dissemination;
• To arrange and facilitate translation of key communication messages into different languages;
• To maintain proper updated documentation on both print and electronic media;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication studies or Public relations or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Innovativeness
• Ability to maintain quality standards
• Written and oral communication skills
• Team player and ability to network
• Accountability
• Time management
• Ethics and integrity

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their applications using Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3), to the Commission Headquarters with the following attachments in triplicates: Detailed Curriculum vitae (one of the two referees should be the current employer or most recent employer), copies of academic transcripts, certificates, appointment letters where applicable, three passport size photographs and a copy national Identity card.

The application forms can be obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Kampala or on Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug or on the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) website, Download Here. Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Equal Opportunities Commission, P.O. Box 27672, Kampala and physically submit not later than 18th September 2023.

Please Note: –

• Only successful candidates at any stage shall be contacted;
• Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with the certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates including the Degree Transcript and Certificate, and a valid National Identity card;
• Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts;
• Staff who are already serving officers with requisite requirements are encouraged to apply for promotional posts through respective supervisors/Heads of Departments;
• In case of any inquiry, applicants can call Telephone Number:0414 223 234

Deadline: 18^th September 2023

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