Communication Officer Job at MGLSD Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Project

Organization: Ministry of
Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project: Youth Livelihood
Programme (YLP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Manager
About Us:
The
Government of Uganda is to implement the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP),
under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The overall
objective of the Programme is to address the escalating problem of Youth
Unemployment in Uganda.
Job Summary:  The Communication Officer Number will offer communication
support to the programme by ensuring that comprehensive timely information is
provided to all stakeholders through appropriate media channels.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Develop,
    implement and periodically review the programme Communication Strategy.
  • Annually plan
    and budget for the programme Communication and Public Relations function.
  • Draw-up and
    implement annual communication workplans for the Programme
  • Initiate and
    maintain mutual media relations for positive media coverage of the
    Programme
  • Develop,
    implement and periodically review tools for internal programme
    communication.
  • Develop,
    implement and periodically review alternative media tools for educating
    external stakeholders about the Programme
  • Organise
    Press Conferences in consultation with the Public Relations Officer.
    viii.Prepare, edit and disseminate Press Release and media articles
  • Design, edit
    and disseminate programme Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
    materials, i.e. newsletters, booklets, inserts, calendars, posters and
    branded corporate wear/souvenirs.
  • Arrange,
    facilitate and participate in the programmes live and pre-recorded media
    programmes in consultation with the Public Relations Officer.
  • Collect, edit
    and preview materials for the programme website.
  • Organize
    meetings with stakeholders and prepare schedules, talking points and
    reports for the same.
  • Arrange for
    participation in out-door activities for special events e.g. exhibitions
    and open-days for anniversaries like International Youth Day.
  • Support the
    Public Relations Officers on matters to do with the YLP.
  • Perform any
    other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The
    candidates must be Ugandans possessing the following:-  an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass
    Communication/ Journalism form a recognized institution.
  • A
    Postgraduate qualification in Communications, Media and or Public
    Relations would be an added advantage.
  • Three or more
    years’ experience in a related field.
  • Should
    demonstrate solid verbal and writing skills
  • A confident
    personality, go-together with good interpersonal and persuasive skills
  • Solid
    knowledge of publishing and on-line communication software packages
  • Proven
    extensive networks within the media fraternity at various levels
  • A good
    aptitude and ability to work at own initiative under tight dead-lines
  • Flexibility,
    ability to multi-task and work innovatively
  • Ability to
    feely interact with and influence people at various levels
  • Computer
    knowledge is a must.
How to Apply:
All
applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified photocopies
of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials. Applications
should be addressed to:  Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and delivered to
the Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social
Development, Simbamanyo House, George Street OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development P. O. Box 7136, Kampala,
Uganda
NB: Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday 25th
October 2013
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