Public Relations and Communication Officer Job Placement – Edes & Associates

Job
Title:              
 Public
Relations  and Communication Officer
Organisation: Edes & Associates
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Administration
and Corporate Affairs Manager
About US:
Edes &
Associates is a global professional services firm, providing quality, tailored
and innovative audit, assurance and advisory services to both public and private
sector institutions at local and international level. The firm’s expertise in
financial management and project management consultancy and advisory work in
developing economies is unrivaled. With offices in Kampala, Abuja and London
and an extensive network of associate consulting firms worldwide, Edes &
Associates is able to swiftly mobilise multi-disciplinary expert teams in
several countries to assist you and your business. They are recruiting for a
client who is committed to improving lives through providing efficient and
sustainable health care supply chain management solutions through delivering
life-saving medicines equipment and other medical supplies to over two million
Ugandans.
Job Summary:  The Public Relations and Communication
Officer will spearhead, plan and coordinate strategic initiatives, public
relations and communications to promote a positive image of the Organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Plan and Implement publicity strategies. campaigns and
    communications.
  • Liaise with both external and internal stakeholders to promote a
    positive image of the Organization.
  • Ensure public knowledge of the services provided by the Organization
    and supported protects
    .
  • Develop effective press releases, media kits inclusive of policies,
    brochures and calendars.
  • Develop and maintain an up to-date Organization website.
  • Support documentation and disseminate publications on Organizations
    Innovations and successes, best practices and program report
  • Liaise with various departments to develop communication materials
    for disseminations to various stake holders
  • Develop and maintain the Organizations corporate image, brand and
    Identity.
  • Respond to public enquiries from the press and stakeholder
    organizations.
  • Organize promotional events such as press conferences, exhibitions,
    tours and visits.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors‘
    Government officials and media representatives
    .
  • Develop policies and procedures related to public relations and
    communication.
  • Maintain company archives of various communication and PR materials.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication,
    Media Studies, Marketing or any other related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Public relations or any other business
    – related field.
  • At least five years of work experience working as a journalist, in
    medial broadcasting, in a reputable public relations organization.
  • Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination
    techniques and methods
    .
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
    including the meaning and spelling of words’ rules of com position, and
    grammar.
  • Public communication principles
  • Knowledge of Public Relations principles
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and in writing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • High level creativity and initiative
  • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and good ethical conduct
  • Ability to work under pressure
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their detailed Curriculum
Vitae to The Human Capital and Business Manager, Edes & Associate
Consultants Limited, Plot 22 Entebbe Road, Bound Plaza, 6th Floor, P.0 Box
21984 Kampala-Uganda . Or email them to: 
HR@edes.com
Deadline: 21st September 2018 by 5:00pm

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