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Job Title:    Digital & Social Media
Officer

Organisation: SeaOwl
Energy Services

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

 

About US:

SeaOwl manages the
complete recruitment cycle from sourcing, recruitment, mobilization and
personnel planning for energy customers. It is specialized in highly-skilled
profiles and the underlying activity of designees / staff mainly covers
drilling and off-shore oil rig management. It also provides scalable,
integrated operations & maintenance resources and services covering the
lifecycle of energy assets, as well as tele-operated surveillance and
maintenance services.

 

On behalf of our
Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for a competent Digital &
Social Media Officer to join our Team at our Clients office in Kampala in their
Corporate Affairs Department. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working
professional able to undertake a variety of assigned tasks and work diligently
under pressure.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Reporting to the External Communications
& Public Affairs Coordinator, the job holder will be responsible for the
following tasks;

·       
Develop
and implement corporate, operations and special projects online and digital
campaigns in line with the annual objectives. To develop digital content to
include content for intranet, website, blogs, videos, podcasts and social media
in accordance with key messaging and brand guidelines

·       
Monitor
and maintain awareness of the brand’s reputation as well as that of its partners
and relevant stakeholders and keep abreast of online discussions around
subjects of interest to the company

·       
Be
responsible for the continuous engagement of external and Internal online
followers through ensuring timely responses and development of engaging content

·       
Maintain
an updated database of online influencers, assist in the planning of engaging
online events and activities as well as influencer relationship management

·       
Work
alongside the Communications team to ensure intranet and website content is kept
up to date, with responsibility for editing and maintaining the corporate brand
tone

·       
Be
responsible for growing the company’s social media presence, monitoring its
usage and ensuring all relevant avenues are maximized

·       
Ensure
that all public company activities receive online media attention and are
adequately reflected in the company’s digital media

·       
Develop
scripts, coordinate participation of relevant key persons and the necessary

·       
Manage
paperwork, ensure execution of videography for company project activities for
both online and traditional media

·       
Monitor
usage of the group’s intranet, work with employees and various departments to
ensure that various pages and information is updated

·       
Ensure
close monitoring, timely delivery and management of relationships with external
the monitoring agency

·       
Contribute
to the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and practices to
maximize the effectiveness of the company’s digital media channels

·       
Advise
the on various matters related to the use of digital media in engagement
activities and keep abreast of digital media developments

·       
Develop
new and innovative ways of engaging with internal and external audiences via
digital media including providing visual digital content such as graphics and
maps for internal and external reports

·       
Ensure
materials on the communications SharePoint page with easy access for all staff
are updated regularly

·       
Carry
out other general communications and marketing tasks that may arise in the
Communications Team

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a University degree in journalism, communications or
a similar discipline.

·       
Excellent
writing and speaking skills. Fluency in English, French an added advantage

·       
Three years
of proven work experience as a Digital media specialist or Digital
Communications/Marketing Officer

·       
Familiarity
with web design and content management systems

·       
Very
good communication, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.

·       
Ability
to initiate research, innovate and keep updated on current technologies,
techniques and trends.

·       
Team
player, target oriented, flexible, self-driven and good cultural understanding
with ability to work under minimum supervision

·       
Well-developed
computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a
demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and
desktop publishing; experience working with Adobe design tools is an added
advantage

·       
Highly
motivated self-starter with the ability to handle aggressive deadlines

·       
Strong
ability to prioritize and think creatively, possess good problem-solving skills

 

How to Apply:

If you feel you meet
the criteria as outlined above and are ready to take on this challenge, please
send us your CV ONLY via email: career.ea@seaowlgroup.com

Tel.: +256 (0) 706
444 500

 

NB:
Subject of your email should be the position you are applying for. Do not
hesitate to contact us, if you have any question or need any clarifications.

 

Deadline: 1^st March 2021

 

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