Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Public Relations Officer
Salary Scale: M5
Responsible to: Vice-Chancellor
Responsible for: Communications Office, International Relations Officer, Marketing Officer
Ref. No. EXT AD/APP/02/08/02
No. of Posts: 01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide overall leadership to the Communications and Public Relations function of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -
• Represent the Communications and International Relations Office in strategic fora in Mountains of the Moon University and beyond.
• Assist in strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, accountability, and reporting on Communications and International Relations.
• Oversee the implementation of the MMU University Communications Policy.
• Monitor and review the coverage of the University in the media through press conferences, articles, press releases, radio, and T.V. programs.
• Mainstream the internationalization in Teaching, Learning, Research, Innovations, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, Networking, and support services
• Take the lead in development and implementation of Communication Strategies and plans in collaboration with the Faculties.
• Serve as secretariat to the office of the Vice-Chancellor in all communications fora in Mountains of the Moon University.
• Write news articles, reports and periodicals
• Supervise Staff, assess performance and identify training needs, and recommends appropriate training.

Required Qualifications and experience
• A relevant Master’s Degree from a reputable institution.
• An Honors degree from a recognized institution in any of the following disciplines: Marketing, Communication, Journalism, or International relations
• At least 6 years of work experience in Public relations in a reputable organization three (3) of which must be at a supervisory level.

Required Competence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills
• Self-confidence, drive, competence, and a willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Creativity, imagination, and initiative
• Good teamwork, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs
• The ability to think strategically, for planning successful Public Relations campaigns
• Computer literacy.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates must submit Five Copies of each of the following: -
• Application letter
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified Copies of the relevant academic/professional transcripts and certificates
• Copy of a Valid National Identity Card
• Names and Addresses of three referees
• The physical address, telephone contact, and email address
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application

A hard copy of the application clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number on the top right corner of the envelope addressed and delivered to: -
The University Secretary
P. O. Box 837, Fort Portal Uganda
Fort-Portal Office Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Room 03 OR Kampala Office, Block C,
Ntinda Complex Office No: GF-13, Ntinda-Kampala
Tel: +256 483 660 390

The deadline for receiving the application is by 5:00 p.m. on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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