Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Organisation: Parliamentary Pension Scheme
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the Staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with the Act.
Job Summary: To develop and ensure efficient implementation of information and communication strategies to enhance member satisfaction and the brand image of the Scheme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders.
- Design and implement communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Facilitate definition and delivery of benefits programs of the Scheme.
- Assess the needs and expectations of stakeholders and ensure that they are effectively addressed.
- Handle Stakeholder grievances and ensure timely resolution and feedback.
- Obtain input from Management and provide feedback on program performance.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen existing policies and legislation related to stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, industry representatives, and other bodies.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other Officers to ensure consistency of information and education dissemination.
- Develop, review and update the public relations and communications policies of the Scheme.
- Provide timely response to members’ inquiries and share information requested by clients accordingly.
- Design and facilitate surveys to ascertain members’ communication needs and develop a log for Frequently Asked Questions.
- Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials and ensure effective dissemination.
- Conduct research and develop reference materials and tools to facilitate change management programs.
- Initiate and implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
- Offer editorial support services on Scheme documents.
- Facilitate timely publicity and reporting on Scheme events.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration or Marketing from a recognized University/Institution
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant field
- Must be a member to a relevant professional organization/association
Work Experience
- A minimum of six (6) years’ working experience in communications, public relations or stakeholder relations gained from a reputable organisation.
- Competences
- Excellent communication skills
- Monitoring and research skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Creativity and innovation
- Change management skills
- Excellent editorial skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Knowledge of standard industry software such as publisher
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates should submit their applications enclosed with the job title for the position they are applying for to Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P. O Box 7178, Kampala, Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliament Avenue, Room No. G 10 or submit soft copies of the same with all documents merged as a single pdf file (not more than 10MB) to [email protected] not later than 17:00 hours on Friday 29th August 2025. Please indicate the job applied for in the subject line of the email message. Applicants should attach to their applications copies of their National Identity Card, up to date Curriculum Vitae stating names, addresses, telephone contacts and e-mails of at least two (2) Referees, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, and most recent passport size photo.
Deadline: 29th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72