Organization: Uganda National Council for Science and
Technology (UNCST)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Council
for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a statutory organization mandated
facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of policies and strategies
for integrating Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) into the national development
process. UNCST was established by CAP
209, under the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Actively
participate in Planning, developing and implementing UNCST Public
Relations strategies - Significantly
contribute to the enhancement of the UNCST profile through innovative
image and reputation building initiatives. - Work
closely with the Head of Unit, answer enquiries from media, individuals
and other stakeholder organizations. - Collate
and analyze media coverage of UNCST and STI matters - Work
closely with other officers, participate in organizing UNCST events
including workshops, press conferences, STI exhibitions, trade fairs,
commemoration of relevant international science days/weeks, etc., open
days and press tours. - Carry
out post-event evaluation including data entry and analysis and producing reports
for events. - Support
in the management of the UNCST Permanent STI Exhibition Centre. - Significantly
contribute to and provide content for the UNCST website, social networking
forums, and blogs - Attend
and/or present to potential clients, stakeholders, sponsors of UNCST programmes
and activities - Technically
support the development and implementation of an appropriate system for recognition
of Ugandans for excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation - Contribute
to the process of building and improving national and institutional capacity
in science communication - Work
closely with the Head of Unit, provide communications support to UNCST.
This support will include writing and editing speeches, presentations,
talking points, inhouse magazines, articles and annual reports, website
information, blogs, op-eds, white papers and other communications, as
needed.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Science Officer (Communications) career
opportunity should hold a BSc.
degree with training in communication or Public relations. Possession of a
master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage - At
least three years’ experience in a related and busy work environment - Detailed
knowledge and experience in Public Relations - Excellent
communication and strong analytical skills. - High
degree of integrity and commitment - Possess
the ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural environment - Highly
computer literate
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications, with copies of Curriculum Vitae and
relevant academic documents not later than to the following address:
Uganda National Council for
Science and Technology,
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,
P.O. Box 6884, Kampala.
Uganda
Email to: info@uncst.go.ug
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. UNCST does not charge any recruitment fee.
Deadline: 29th June 2015 by
5:00p.m
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