Job Title: Senior Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-LCA-02-39
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: To support the Manager Corporate Affairs and Communication in execution of all day-to-day public relations activities for the promotion of the brand, as well as communicate positively and effectively with members of the media, current and potential investors, as well as members of the general public.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage media relations and ensure the Company derives full benefits from these media relationships and to ensure it enjoys positive reportage and profiling.
- Develop and implement an annual Public Relations (PR) and marketing plan.
- Develop Public Relations strategies and campaigns.
- Manage media relations and ensure the Company derives full benefits from these media relationships and to ensure it enjoys positive reportage and profiling.
- Write Public Relations copy.
- Manage the writing and review of Corporate Communication and support Senior Leadership with Op-Ed’s, articles, and speeches.
- Prepare periodic press releases & keynote speeches on UNMC Projects & developments.
- Plan events and analyze public opinion to shape and protect the company’s corporate image while maintaining positive public awareness.
- Develop and implement a corporate social responsibility plan.
- Coordinate the company of all Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Report on Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns’ results.
- Manage sensitive issues to maintain UNMC’s good reputation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations, Languages and Linguistics, Law or any other relevant degree.
- A masters degree in Marketing, Public Affairs, Business Administration, International Relations or related field
- At least six (6) years of relevant experience in a busy corporate entity of high repute, three (3) of which attained at a supervisory/team leader level.
- Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print) is an added advantage
- Familiarity with project management software and/or video/photo editing is an added advantage.
- Professional certification in marketing or public relations shall be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Creative thinking and problem solving.
- Strong Organisational skills.
- Good track record of working across functions and businesses.
- Background in researching, writing, and editing publications.
- Proficient in MS Office and social media.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent Marketing skills.
- Strong Business Acumen.
- Ability to effectively engage across a spectrum of stakeholders.
- Age: 25-40 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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