Job Title: Communications Officer (2 Positions)
Organisation: Office of the Prime Minister
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda is the central government ministry responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing government policies, programs, and projects across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Job Summary: To assist project management and facilitate timely and regular information dissemination and sharing among stakeholders on project implementation issues; and to ensure effective stakeholder participation, strong management mechanisms and efficient service delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality media and multimedia content for dissemination in country and via OPM’s platforms.
- Undertake and organise missions and field trips with media and other official visitors in support of DRDIP and its work, in coordination with OPM communications team.
- Maintain strong media relations for the project year-round, ensuring that media and key external stakeholders have strong awareness of project work.
- Produce strategic and general interest news and features content for dissemination to external audiences via online channels.
- Develop and implement an action plan to strengthen external communication of project leadership and management team profiles.
- Create and manage content for projects’ social media accounts, monitoring impact and identifying opportunities.
- Develop impact stories showcasing project influence on projects, sponsors, partners, investors, beneficiaries and government.
- Support and coordinate an AI chat solution for the online platform.
- Ensure unified messaging and narrative for DRDIP across all channels.
- Participate in strategic planning and coordinate special projects related to internal and external communications initiatives.
- Manage project branding at physical and virtual events in coordination with relevant government MDA Communications Departments.
- Maintain and update project website content implementing changes as needed.
- Lead the design of targeted communications plans for projects and events, including content development, outreach, and branding activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relations or a related discipline from a reputable University.
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is of added advantage.
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in public relations/communications programmes with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
- Experience in communication and media relations, media campaigns and promotional material development.
- Experience in using a wide range of communication tools in print, broadcasting, electronic and traditional media.
- Experience in working with grass-roots communities, non-governmental organisations, multilateral bilateral development agencies and government.
- High level of honesty, integrity and versatility.
- Should be able to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure.
How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials.
A copy of identification documents.
Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached).
At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer. The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
All applications should be signed and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister Plot 9-11, Apollo Kaggwa Road P.O. Box 341, Kampala, UGANDA Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
Deadline: 12th June 2026
Deadline: 12th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72