Vacancy title:
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer

Jobs at:
National Planning Authority ( NPA )

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 7th April, 2017 at 16:55 hours.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). Accordingly, NPA is the principal statutory agency responsible for the management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans.

Through its external sourcing strategies and career offers, NPA Executive Authority is desirous of filling selected vacancies to strengthen its human resources capacity by recruiting dynamic and self-motivated professional individuals to complement its current staff in the effective and efficient implementation of its mandate. The offer is open to interested professional Ugandans with the required qualifications, experience, competencies, skills and the right work attitude. A competitive and attractive remuneration package is attached to each position.
Senior Communications and Public Affairs officer

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director and works closely with the Office of the Chairperson Preferred age: 30 -51

Main function:
To provide Leadership in spearheading strategic communication initiatives and overall management of the Authority's public relations working with internal and External Stakeholders to promote and strengthen the mandate and Strategy of the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• For specific details on duties and responsibilities prefer to NPA Website (www.npa.ug) under opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications of Master's Degree in the following areas:
  
• Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Relations and Corporate Affairs. Or
  
• A Masters in Business / Management / Marketing or related relevant field with a first-degree qualification in Public Relations and Communication, Journalism or Public Relations from a reputable University will also be considered.
  
• A professional qualification in any of the above field is an added advantage
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body is essential Experience,
  
• Relevant working experience of at least five (5) years in the field of communications, public relations with a reputable organization

Job application procedure
Applicants are to forward two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.0.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road.

Note:

• The preferred method of applications’ delivery is physical delivery through the NPA Front Desk Reception. However, candidates using post office should post early enough to avoid late deliveries and retrievals from post office beyond the closing date.
  
• Shortlisted candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and phone contacts indicated on the application or CV.
  
• The successful candidates will be offered a three-year contract including a probationary period of 6 months.
  
• The closing date and time for receipt of applications at NPA (both: hand delivered, post office and courier) shall be Friday 7th April, 2017 at 16:55 hours.
  
• The advertised positions not filled thereafter will remain open until when filled.
  
• More information on NPA and details of the advert are accessible under opportunities on www.npa.ug