Public Relations Officer Job at UIRI

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Report to: Communications & Marketing Manager
About UIRI:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) a parastatal organization under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives is seeking to recruit skilled and experienced personnel for the following positions:
Job Summary:  The position holder will help to generate a favourable brand image for the institute as well as ensuring that objectives are achieved in line with the institute’s mandate.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Participate in planning, developing and Implementing the PR strategy and internal communications.
·         Writing and editing in-house magazines, publicity brochures, case studies, information for web sites, articles and reports
·         Update, maintain and manage the institute’s website in collaboration with the communications and marketing manager.
·         Liaising with media people, stakeholders, vendors, and other partners.
·         Support internal staff and help the marketing team design innovative communications and marketing strategies.
·         Organising promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·         Bachelor’s degree in Mass communication with a minimum experience of 3 years in media and public relations.
·         Superior written and verbal communication skills,
·         Ability to think out of the box, a self-starter,
·         Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, pay attention to details and handle a variety of responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
How to Apply:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application letters with typed copies of their CV’s and cover letters should be addressed to:
Executive Director,
Uganda Industrial Research Institute,
Plot 42A Mukabya Road, Nakawa Industrial Area
P.O Box 7086, Kampala.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 26th November, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
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