Specialist/International Relations Career Opportunity at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Organisation: Uganda Communications
Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head/ International
Relations
About UCC:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 Laws of Uganda
with a principal goal of developing a modern communications sub-sector and
Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the
Telecommunications Policy.
Job Summary:  The Specialist/International Relations  will primarily support in the development of goals
and plans for the Commission’s international relations activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Routinely
    compile data and write briefs on the respective areas of discussion in
    which UCC is engaging or has an interest;
  • Enthusiastically
    research and report on positions of other countries on subjects of
    interest to UCC;
  • Coordinate
    the planning, organising and conduct of all foreign functions hosted by
    UCC locally or abroad;
  • Implement
    the Unit’s programs, furthering the international interests of UCC abroad;
  • Facilitate
    the advocacy of Uganda’s positions in other countries, through filings,
    letters and coordination and active participation in bilateral and
    multilateral dialogues;
  • Facilitate
    the coordination of UCC’s participation in foreign events including
    meetings and conferences;
  • Manage
    international events, projects and visits as designated;
  • Monitor
    discussion issues of interests in the various forums and brief the Head of
    unit accordingly;
  • Assist in
    the creation of strategic international partnerships, and;
  • Perform any
    other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    applicant must possess a Masters’ Degree in International Relations;
  • Additionally,
    he /s he should also hold a good Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised
    Institute or University biased towards international relations,
    communications or public relations.
  • At least
    four years’ experience in international relations is required;
  • Excellent
    project management and organisational skills; and
  • International
    communication skills with high levels of diplomacy and presentation
    skills.
  • High
    degree  of flexibility and adaptable
    to a dynamic working environment;
  • Possess
    the ability to work independently in a dependable manner; and
  • Strong
    analytical skills.
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested
candidates should send their applications via E-mail to: hrvacancies@ucc.co.ug
NB: Please ensure that all scanned copies
of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to
the applications. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates
will be contacted.
Deadline:  28th February
2014 by 5.00pm;

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