Manager Public Relations & International Relations Job at Uganda Communications Commission

Uganda Communications Commission

Manager Public Relations & International Relations Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: November 30 2023

Hiring Organization: Uganda Communications Commission

Job Details:

Job Purpose:
To coordinate the Commission's communication efforts at both local and international levels, aligning with the strategic objectives. This role involves fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, tracking the impact of international memberships, managing key relationships, and overseeing the development of corporate content.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities
1. Support the implementation, and review of the communications policy and strategy, focusing on both local and international levels in alignment with the Commission's strategic objectives.
2. Co-coordinate local and international participation of the Commission in various events and activities.
3. Promote collaboration with local, intergovernmental, regional, and international organizations to strengthen the Commission's partnerships and influence.
4. Track the implementation of outcomes related to Uganda's and the Commission's memberships in local and international ICT Fora.
5. Manage, and maintain key stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships in the communications industry, both locally and internationally.
6. Coordinate Uganda's memberships and partnerships in international ICT Fora, ensuring alignment with the Commission's objectives and mandate.
7. Coordinate Uganda's position and representation in all ICT memberships in accordance with the Commission's mandate.
8. Coordinate the development of local and international corporate content.
9. Track the budget for the Public and International Relations unit,
10. Support the digital content management framework.

Education and Professional Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Mass Communication or related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Required Working Experience
• Minimum of six (6) years’ work experience managing public relations, with a proven track record of successfully developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies in a similar corporate setting of which three (3) years’ experience must be in managing ICT related aspects.
• Experience in managing ICT related aspects in an international context will be an added advantage.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes
Technical
• Public and International relations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Communications sector
• Events management
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management

Behavioural
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer focus
• Initiative &Innovation
• Problem solving skills