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Manager Public Relations & Corporate Affairs Job Vacancy – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Job Title: Manager Public Relations & Corporate
Affairs
Affairs
Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
About US:
The
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
Job Summary: The Manager Public Relations & Corporate
Affairs will take overall leadership to the Unit of Public Relations &
Corporate Affairs and contribute to the attainment of the Mandate and goal of
NIRA.
Affairs will take overall leadership to the Unit of Public Relations &
Corporate Affairs and contribute to the attainment of the Mandate and goal of
NIRA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works closely with other directorates to manage
the implementation of corporate strategy and quality assurance - Approves all press releases and publicity before
their printing and issue - Cultivates supportive relationships with
internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper dissemination of the
services of the organisation that will promote the work and reputation of
the NIRA - Builds and strengthens relationships with key
industry media and positively influence the content of news stories
relevant to NIRA - Provides leadership to the department staff
supervises and manages their performance and development in line with the
organisation’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations. - Develops departmental annual work plans and
financial budgets and monitors their implementation in line with the
Business plan. - Oversees the research, development and
implementation of a Communication strategy, standards and practices that
elicit, as well as promote the views of the organisation. - The incumbent also prepares annual corporate
communications plans encompassing corporate campaigns and
departmental-based campaigns which need to be published on an ongoing
basis. - Supports organisational change ensuring the
appropriate systems of performance and development, communications,
quality impact assessment, monitoring and review are in place. - Offers support to the Authority’s officers
and members in the exercise of their various Communications related
activities. - Actively promotes and develops the
Authority’s reputation and engagement at National, local, sub regional and
regional level, and builds a positive profile for the NIRA nationally and
internationally. - Serves as the central point in NIRA for all
advertising in the national and regional press on behalf of all NIRA
service center points, excluding recruitment advertising. - Takes the lead in Emergency Disaster
Management communication and delivers robust internal communications
during a period of significant change and uncertainty across the
organisation. - Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Executive director
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the National
Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Manager Public Relations
& Corporate Affairs career vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
with Honours in Communications or Economics or Law or Social Sciences from
a recognised institution. - Possession of a Master’s degree would be an
added advantage - Membership of the Public Relations
Association - A minimum of seven years of relevant work
experience, three of which must
have been at management level preferably in a reputable Public or Private
organisation. - Ability to effectively prioritise and execute
tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results. - Knowledge of relevant statutory and
regulatory requirements. - Flexibility to react effectively to
unforeseen circumstances - Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- IT literacy
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
Deadline: 20th July, 2016
NB: If you do not hear from NIRA within two months
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.
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