Job Details (SUPERVISOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS)

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies under Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).   Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 7th June 2021.  The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

a)     Apply ON-LINE

b)     Scan and submit relevantly documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts and Professional Documents, copies of letters of employment) on-line.

c)     Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)     Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from their Responsible Officers.  They should then scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)     In case of failure to obtain a recommendation from the Responsible Officer, the extract should still be submitted clearly indicating the reason(s) for the missing recommendation.

 

Application process:

 

a)     Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

b)  Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the biodata moving downwards.

c)     If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile.

d)     Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

e)     View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.

f)      Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

NB.: You are allowed to apply for only ONE post

 

Please Note:

 

a)     Only online applications will be considered.

b)     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

c)     Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, (‘O’, ‘A’ Level and Degree), Degree academic transcripts, letters of employment, National Identity Cards and letters from Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)     Candidates who will not hear from the Public Service Commission, (PSC) by the end of the Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

e)     Failure to comply with any of the instructions above, will lead to automatic disqualification without any further notice.

f)      The details of the Job Advert can be accessed and viewed on the e-recruitment system at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

g)     In case of any inquiry, contact the Secretary, PSC on Tel. No.  0414 254271 or 0414 342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug


Ministry/Department
Kampala Capital City Authority
Post
SUPERVISOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS
Scale
Other
Terms of Employment
PERMANENT
Vacancies
1
Reference
DSC 15/70/01 Vol.2
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Mass communication (Public Relations option), or Journalism or any other related field from a recognized University or Institution plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Journalism or Mass communication or Management or any other related field from a recognized University or Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years working experience in media relations and public relations three (3) of which must have been gained at Senior Officer or Supervisory level in Government or from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Manager Communications and Media Relations for performing the following duties:-

1. Managing relationship between KCCA and the media and disseminating KCCA information to the public through the print and electronic media.

2. Managing flow of information in the internal public through the corporate publications in line with the Departmental guidelines.

3. Developing and establishing beneficial relationships with media houses and agencies, in support of the Authority’s corporate image and reputation

4. Identifying and growing business media partnerships with KCCA business in line with the Corporate Mission.

5. Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of KCCA media interactions and making recommendations in line with the Departmental guidelines.

6. Receiving and responding to queries and advising stakeholders in line with the Authority’s Policy and objectives.

7. Advising KCCA Management from time to time on the best practice in implementation of public relations campaign in the media in line with the corporate guidelines.

8. Managing performance and development of staff in line with the HRMM.

9. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


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