Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: Coordinate all activities of the International Relations Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the University, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses;
- Create and manage information flow with the media houses and the general public;
- Gather and evaluate information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones;
- Regularly come up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the University’s image;
- Identify pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;
- Implement public relations and information dissemination programs;
- Respond to information related concerns and queries from the public;
- Disseminate the University’s publications to various Colleges/Units;
- Provide the Public with information about the University’s activities;
- Organize press conferences and media briefings;
- Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English;
- Honors Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a similar position
Skills/Competences
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Teamwork;
- Computer literacy;
- Written and oral communication skills;
- Time management;
- Records and information management.
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36