NGO PopSec Jobs – National Programme Officer (Media Liaison) at Population Secretariat

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Organisation: Population Secretariat
(Popsec)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head of Information
& Communication.
About Popsec:
The Population Secretariat (Popsec) which is mandated to carry out
promotion, coordination, Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation of the
implementation of population programmes and activities in Uganda, is seeking
qualified and experienced individuals to fit the following vacant positions. The
positions are project based and located in Kampala but will require frequent
travelling to different parts of the country during field work.
Job Summary: The National
Programme Officer (Media Liaison) will oversee and administer a media liason
section that supports information exchange, networking and dissemination of population and development concerns among local,
national and international media. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Take lead in the implementation of the
    organizations media advocacy and communication strategy.
  • Set up and promote media relations,
    provide media briefs for dissemination of population information.
  • Systematize press conferences and media
    briefings.
  • Monitor media coverage and the impact on specific
    target audiences.
  • Develop partnership and networks with the
    media for promotion of population facts and innovative programmes.
  • Gather and collect relevant materials,
    documents and publications on population and development for the resource
    centre, partners and the public.
  • Develop and apply communications
    strategies that will maintain a good public image for population
    secretariat.
  • Assess media professional training needs
    and organize and conduct skills development workshops.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    superiors.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a University
    degree in media studies, journalism, mass communication plus appropriate
    training in practical strategic communication and media fields.
  • Editorial skills with some knowledge of
    population issues
  • At least three years post qualification
    experience in the communications field preferably in a media house
    setting.
  • Knowledge in social media will be an added
    advantage.
Age: Not more than 35 years
of age.
How to Apply:
 All suitably qualified
candidates should send their application letters accompanied by an updated CV
and photocopies of certificates stating three professional referees  and addressed to:  The Ag. Director Population Secretariat,
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Statistics House (2nd
Floor), Plot 9 Colville Street, P.O.Box 2666, Kampala, Uganda.
Attn. Head Finance and Administration.
Population secretariat is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified men and women are encouraged to apply
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 26th
August, 2013



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