Organization: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Manager Corporate Affairs and Communication
Centenary
Bank is the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over
1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58 branches spread
countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial organisations,
employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to
use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of organising media coverage, press
conferences, press briefs, developing press releases, news bytes and
write-ups on bank initiatives/ events/ projects that provide information
to internal and external publics. - Responsible for monitoring press, electronic
and digital publications for solicited and unsolicited bank messages and
informing respective stakeholders accordingly for any necessary action. - Writing and editing speeches for bank
representatives to be used during events bank wide. - Working in liaison with other teams including
human resource, corporate affairs and marketing to prioritize and ensure a
consistent flow of timely, relevant, and well framed internal
communication messages. - In charge of leading the implementation of
the Bank’s major communication initiatives including campaigns and
publications, and coordinating all channels bank wide. - Responsible for developing, updating and
editing content for the bank’s online channels including social media, the
website and SharePoint in liaison with stakeholders. - In charge of designing and implementing
online and digital campaigns aimed at promoting bank’s brand, reputation, products
and services. - Actively participating in implementing the
Bank’s crisis communications and issues management strategy. - Evaluating and reporting on all
communications activities, on a weekly basis.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Centenary Bank Corporate
Communication Supervisor job opportunity should hold an Honours’ degree in
Mass Communications, Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Business
Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized University. Possession
of a Post graduate degree in communications / public relations is an added
advantage. - Possession of Professional qualification in
communications / public relations. - At least four years’ experience in a
communications / public relations role in a fast moving services industry
/ banking / financial institution. - Previous exposure and experience in media
relations management, stakeholder engagement and issues management. - Digital and online systems knowledge.
- Proven ability to design and execute appropriate
internal and external public relations campaigns and messages. - Excellent interpersonal and customer service
skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects while
focusing on key priorities. - Readiness to travel within Uganda.
All
candidates who desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by
following the instructions below; downloading an application form for
employment, download
here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic
testimonials/certificates and send the application to:
General
Manager Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 — Kampala, Uganda.
Note:
While we thank all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th February 2016 by 5:00 pm
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