Communications and Public Relations Executive Jobs Vacancy

Job Title: Communications and Public Relations Executive

MAIN TASK: The job holder is Head of the Public Relations Unit of the Rural Electrification Agency and is responsible for rural electrification promotion campaigns and information packages for the benefit of; investors, Government institutions, local authorities, media and the general public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
a) To plan, develop and implement public relations strategies regarding promotion of rural electrification.
b} Plan and direct national rural electrification awareness campaigns in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Ministry of Local Government.
c) In collaboration with the Planning Unit of REA, Private Sector Foundation and the Uganda Investment-Authority, assist the Executive Director to mobilize private investment in rural electrification.
d) Research, write and disseminate press releases to targeted media on the activities of the Agency.
e) Advise the various departments and units on appropriate communication and public relations strategies.
f) Initiate and supervise the development and update of docu¬mentation for publicity and communication that includes flyers, brochures, newsletters, news messages, promotional videos, photographs and any other modes of communication suitable for promoting awareness of REA's activities.
g) Coordinate the preparation of speeches, articles, in-house magazines and annual reports. h) Coordinate the update of the Agency's website in collaboration with the Information Technology Specialist.
i) Set up and manage a Clients feedback system on how REA is executing its mandate, j) Foster community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives,
k) Act as Protocol Officer in' hosting external stakeholders to the institution.
I) Provide effective staff supervision; including planning, monitoring, developing and evaluation of their performance on a regular basis. m) Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Job requirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
a) Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Arts or linguistics.
b) A Masters Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or
Linguistics will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies
a) Excellent persuasive written and verbal communication.
b) Ability to establish effective relationships at all levels of REA staff, media outlet personnel and the public.
c) Creativity, maturity, decisiveness, flexibility, tactfulness, enthu¬siasm and the ability to motivate others.
d) Familiarity with web content management and the use of social media as a public relations tool,
e) Familiarity with wayleaves issues and events management will be an added advantage

Minimum experience:
Not less than 8 years experience in communication and public relations acquired from a reputable organization.

How to apply

If you are interested in any of the above positions please submit your applications which should include cover letter, CV, names and addresses of 3 reputable referees and copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials by 14th March 2011 to;

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
10th Floor Workers House 1 Pilkington Road
P.O. Box 7317,
Kampala, Uganda