Vacancy title:
Information Officer- Presenter

Jobs at:
Parliamentary Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

Post: Information Officer- Presenter
Reports to: Senior Information Officer
Salary scale: PC4
Terms of Services: 3 Years Contract- Renewable
No. of Vacancies: 2

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To present Parliamentary Radio audience with information or entertainment in compliance with the set broadcasting standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

• An Honors Degree in Music Dance and Drama (MDD); or Mass Communication or Journalism with a bias in Broadcasting
• OR Bachelor’s degree with a Diploma in Mass communication or Journalism

COMPETENCIES

• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Creative and innovative
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to entertain listeners and keep them tuned-in

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research topics and background information for items to be featured on the programme
• Plan, prepare and write scripts for shows
• Present news bulletins or any other news-related updates
• Host or co-host a programmes, and create/provide links between programmes/items
• Operate some of the technical equipment tor recording and playback
• Keep the programme running as scheduled, responding positively and quickly to problems or changes and improvise where necessary
• Regularly plan, assess and review broadcasts
• Liaise with other members of the production and technical teams
• Any other duties as maybe assigned.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service. Applicants should attach Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry — Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; not later than Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm.

The job posting can also be viewed from the Parliament of Uganda Website: www.parliament.go.ug

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.