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• To
  appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding
  public office in Parliament;
• To
  review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and
  qualifications  of persons holding
  office in Parliament;
• To
  provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
• To
  provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure
  efficient functioning of the Parliament;
• To
  cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and
  expenditure for the next financial year; and
• To
  make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament,
  determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker
  and Members of Parliament.

• Offer
  guidance and leadership to the Communication and Public Affairs
  Department.
• The
  applicant will serve as the official spokesperson of the Parliament of
  Uganda by communicating its views, position and manage its internal and
  external communication;
• Develop
  and maintain good working relations with internal and external
  stakeholders;
• Serve
  as a Member of Board of Management;
• Initiate,
  plan and organize Public Relations/Promotions and Advertising campaigns
  for the institution, according to the Parliamentary Commission’s public
  relations activity calendar and communication strategy;
• Prepare
  strategic work plans and budgets for the Department;
• Initiate
  the development of Information, Education & Communication materials;
  appropriately procure and disseminate them accordingly;
• Manage
  the design and production of Parliament’s corporate communication
  materials;
• Actively
  formulate and manage the Guest Relations and Events Management plans in
  Parliament;
• Prepare
  and send periodic reports on Departmental activities;
• Supervise,
  coach and develop subordinates; and
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The
  candidate should hold an Honours Degree in Mass Communication,
  Communication Studies, Journalism, or Arts with Communication and Public
  Relations studied as subjects, from a recognized University/Institution
  plus a Masters’ Degree in a relevant field.
• The
  applicant should have at least ten (10) years working experience, three
  (3)
• Communication
  or Public Relations or Information or Protocol and Public Affairs
  Department from a recognized Institution or at the level of Assistant
  Commissioner in a Government Institution.
• Possess
  the ability to promptly respond to issues raised regarding the Parliament
  of Uganda;
• Highly
  diplomatic with personal etiquette;
• Promotes
  good self-image and personal reputation;
• Possess
  the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy
  political environment;
• Ability
  to manage stressful situations;
• Good
  supervisory skills;
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrate
  strong leadership skills; and
• Excellent
  analytical skills.

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