Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Organisation: Financial Intelligence Authority
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), is a government agency established by the Parliament of Uganda to monitor, investigate, and prevent money laundering in the country. It is also responsible for the enforcement of Uganda’s anti-money laundering laws and the monitoring of all financial transactions inside the country’s borders.
Job Summary: To support the implementation of the Authority’s communication and public relations activities to ensure accurate dissemination of information and enhance the Authority’s visibility and image.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and disseminate communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, brochures, and reports.
- Manage content updates for the Authority’s website and social media platforms to ensure timely and accurate information.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment related to the Authority and prepare summary reports.
- Support the organization of public relations activities, events, and campaigns to promote the Authority’s mandate and achievements.
- Respond to routine inquiries from the media, stakeholders, and the public in consultation with senior officers.
- Develop and maintain a database of media contacts and stakeholders for effective communication.
- Support the development of communication strategies and action plans for the Authority.
- Prepare presentations, speeches, and other materials for events and engagements.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for communication activities and events.
- Ensure proper documentation and archiving of communication-related materials.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been served at Officer level in Government or reputable organization.
Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission, and objectives.
- Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering Act, Cap 118, Anti-Terrorism Act and respective regulations.
- Proficiency in content creation, editing, and management across various platforms.
- Strong understanding of social media management and analytics tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to draft clear and concise reports and press releases.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Creativity in developing communication campaigns and materials.
- Knowledge of media relations and event coordination.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
Please fill in the application form on the link below : https://forms.office.com/r/vkByvgA1a1 and proceed to share your CV and Academic Documents to [email protected] with subject line Senior Communications Officer by 29th July, 2025.
All applicants MUST fill in the online questionnaire and share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 29th July, 2025.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36