Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
Uganda
Investment Authority (UIA), a statutory agency is mandated to initiate and
support measures that enhance investment in Uganda and to advise Government on
appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth in the
country.
Job Summary: The Deputy Director, Communications & Public
Relations will be responsible for enhancing the organisation’s internal and
external communication and corporate image through formulation of professional
communication tools and promotional platforms aimed at portraying Uganda as the
leading investment destination.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer strategic planning and leadership in
liaison with the Executive Director to enhance the corporate image of the
organisation; - Develop and implement a marketing and
communications strategy that promotes Uganda Investment potential and UIA
services to international and domestic customers and stakeholders; - Formulate and implement PR programmes to
enable the organisation achieve its overall objectives stated in the
Strategic Plan; - Develop a media network (newspapers, TV,
radio, internet, specialised and general press, local, regional and
international) and ensure regular feed of investment related information
for media dissemination; - Ensure consistent and coordinated messages
about investment opportunities in Uganda and the incentives available to
both domestic and foreign investors; - Recommend and implement informational and
promotional strategies for corporate purposes and design innovative PR
promotional materials; - Develop various types of media tools (in print,
broadcast electronic and social media) that can be used to communicate
investment opportunities; - Co-ordinate organisational displays,
exhibitions, interactive radio and television talks; - Maintain and regularly update the UIA
website; - Develop and maintain interactive social
networking communication channels aimed at engaging public discussion and
awareness on investment related activities; - Prepare speeches or PowerPoint presentations
for the Management Team as required; - Ensure standardisation of all communication
collateral e.g. speeches, press releases, opinion pieces, briefing notes,
among others; - Regularly monitor the public’s perception of
the organisation and report to management; - Ensure that the organisation’s events and
activities are conducted to the best professional standards and are
aligned with the overall corporate plan and communications objectives - Prepare and submit monthly reports,
newsletters and newsflashes on activities and results achieved by UIA; - Carry out regular research on Uganda’s
investment performance and investment opportunities and strengths and
disseminate appropriate stories and case studies to national and
international media - Maintain a market intelligence service in
support of all operating divisions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Mass Communications or Public Relations or the equivalent
Journalism from a recognised institution; - Possession of a Post Graduate training in Mass
Communications or Journalism - Membership to a relevant professional body
will be an added advantage. - A minimum of three years’ experience in a
similar or related job. - Broad knowledge of Uganda’s economy, business
environment, investment opportunities and culture compared to that of
competing location; - Excellent track record and an in-depth
understanding formulating business to business marketing and communication
strategies; - Excellent communication, analytical and
interpersonal skills with a good command of English Language; - Excellent speech delivery and presentation
skills; - Good report writing skills;
- Excellent Public Relations, persuasion,
networking and negotiation skills; - Proven ability to work independently and with
strong organizational and planning skills; - Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office suite, use of social media for marketing purposes,
Desktop publishing and internet, with working knowledge of website content
management systems.
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
with comprehensive CVs, copies of certificates and/or testimonials together
with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers
of three referees shall be by registered delivery to;
Uganda
Investment Authority,
P.O.
Box 7418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 1st February, 2016
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