Jobs at:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Vacancy title:
Communications Manager

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 28th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

The Mission of UWA is: To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with i neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.
UWA, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit high caliber, self
motivated and result oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the Positions below:

Job Title: Communications Manager
Salary Scale: UWA 04
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duty Station: UWA Headquarter

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop and implement the communication and public relations policy and enhance the corporate image of UWA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ,

• Developing and implementing strategies for managing communication relations in order to facilitate the effective dissemination of information pertaining to UWA.
  
• Building and managing relationships with the Media so as to facilitate . effective dissemination of information pertaining to UWA. Preparing the Annual Corporate Report for UWA.
  
• Coordinating with stakeholders and the media in implementing UWA‘s public relations programmes.
  
• Designing, developing and disseminating Communication and Public i relations materials. Coordinating the activities of Honorary Wildlife Officers.
  
• Proactively engage the media to ensure positive reporting on UWA and f ensure immediate response to any negative reporting.
  
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of UWA’s Corporate Social Responsibility.
  
• Developing strategies to enhance UWA’s Corporate Image programmes.
  
• Preparing periodic reports in line with UWA’s reporting guidelines.
  
• Overseeing the management all UWA web content and comunications.
  
• Perform any other duty as assigned by Management and or supervisor from time to time.
  PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or related field from a (i reputable University or institution.
  
• Should possess an Honors Bachelor's Degree in; Public Relations, Joumalism, Mass communication, lntemational Relations, Literature in English or a related field from a recognized University or institution.

EXPERIENCE

• At least seven (7) years working experience in Public Relations and communication from a reputable Media Company or at least coordinating Media Business, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Oflicer Level

COMPETENCES

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relations and networks.
  
• Self-driven, exceptional team player and highly innovative.
  
• Excellent communication skills, with a keen interest in latest media trends.
  
• Ability to pay attention to details.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Coordination skills
  
• Good knowledge of ICT.
  
• Analytical skills
  
• Time management.
  
• Concem for quality and standards.
  
• Ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
  
• Accountability
  
• Planning, organizing and coordinating various assignments

Job application procedure
Applications with detailed CV and three (3) competent Referees with daytime telephone contact should be addressed and submitted to the address below clearly marking on the envelope the post being applied for not later than 28th October 2016.

The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala, Tel:+256-414-355000 Fax +256414346921
Email: info@ugandawildlife.org
Websites: www.ugandawildlife.org  www.friendagorilla.org
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.