Public Relations Officer Job at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda

Job Title: ASSISTANT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (ONE POSITION)

Job Purpose

To handle community related issues that require communication intervention at REA and will reportto and regularly consult with the Public Relation Officer and other members of staff.

Key Responsibilities:

The person selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties;

    * • Liaising with internal and external audiences on issues of electrifying rural Uganda

    * • Networking with other departments in REA to ensure that all community scheme applicants are mobilized and get sensitized on procedures of getting electricity

    * • Sensitize communities on productive use of energy, health and safety and readiness to consume power

    * • Liaising with the planning unit to ensure all responses for community schemes are addressed

    * • Updating the unit stakeholder database

    * • Increasing community awareness on other REA initiatives including; Community schemes, electricity cooperatives, the PVTMA project and solar loan scheme, Ready Boards, the REA Gender Component and other REA initiatives

Person Specifications:

    * • A good Degree in relevant field including; Communications, Public Relations, or any other related field in the Social sciences

    * • At least 3 years working experience in public relations and community mobilization

    * • Working knowledge of the media in Uganda

    * • Knowledge of gender issues

    * • Report writing

    * • Analytical thinking

    * • Team working skills

    * • Conflict management and good negotiation skills

    * • Computer skills in Microsoft packages, Publisher and presentation packages

    * • Basic knowledge in environment issues including way leaves and compensation management will be an added advantage

    * • Excellent command of written and spoken English

    * • Ability to plan, budget and account for activities undertaken.

Grade

REA 8

TERMS OF SERVICE

The persons appointed to these posts will be stationed in Kampala and they will follow the Agency’s rules and regulations as stipulated in the REA Human Resource Manual. They will serve on four-year contracts, renewable on satisfactory performance. Remuneration is attractive and market based.



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 close of business

Friday 21st December, 2012 to:

The Executive Director

Rural Electrification Agency

2nd Floor House of Hope

10 Windsor Loop, Kololo

P.O. Box 7317 Kampala



Deadline: 21st December 2012