Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
To provide overall leadership to the Communications and Public Relations function of the Organization.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• To represent the Communications and International Relations Office in strategic fora in IRCU and beyond.
• To assist in strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, accountability, and reporting on Communications and International Relations.
• To oversee the implementation of IRCU’s Communications Policy.
• To monitor and review the coverage of the organization in the media through press conferences, articles, press releases, radio, and T.V. programs.
• To take lead in the development and implementation of Communication Strategies and plans in collaboration with the programmes.
• To serve as secretariat to the office of the Secretary-General in all communications fora of IRCU.
• To write news articles, reports and periodicals
• Supervise staff, assess performance and identify training needs, and recommend appropriate training.

Required Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a reputable institution.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Public Relations in a reputable organization three (2) of which must be at a supervisory level.
• Qualifications in graphics and design will be an added advantage

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 multi-task 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: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://ircu.or.ug/job/senior-public-relations-officer/ 

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