Job Title: Head of Department – Public & Media Relations
Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Reference: UBOS/HoD/PMR/01/2025
About the Company:
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop the PR and Media Relations strategy, the Content and the Stakeholder Management strategies and ensure compliance.
- Develop and implement an internal communication crisis management plan to protect the image and brand of the Bureau.
- Manage all publicity campaigns to ensure communication integration across the various platforms.
- Establish and maintain high level relationships with external stakeholders including Partners.
- Review, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of all communication programs and develop strategies to enhance their effectiveness.
- Support the Executive Committee and Management in the development and implementation of key messages.
- Promote staff engagement through the creative usage of internal communication channels/platforms and tools.
- Vet and approve all service contractors used for corporate events.
- Oversee the execution of corporate events in liaison with the respective Departments.
- Produce and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Develop the department’s annual workplan, procurement, training and recruitment plans.
- Direct staff in the department, conduct performance appraisals, as well as identify training and development needs
- Participate in the recruitment of departmental staff in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Prepare and submit accountability for financial resources.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in mass communication, Journalism, Public and Media Relations or any other relevant field
- A Post graduate diploma in Management, Public Administration is an added advantage.
- An Honour’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or a relevant field.
Experience and Other requirements:
- 8 years’ experience with at least two (2) years at Principal Officer level
- Professional qualification in communications
- Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Communication skills.
- Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer applications
- Proven leadership skills
- Objectivity and independence
- Possess the ability to work as a team.
- Analytical, interpersonal and change management skills.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.
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Deadline: 24th January 2025
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