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Job Title:        Head
of Communications

Organization: Uganda
Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Managing Director

About US:

Uganda Electricity
Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company, 100% owned
by the Government of Uganda, incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act.
UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all
the operational assets associated with the business. These Assets have been
leased to private operators (Like UMEME, and WENRECO) for Purposes of attracting
Private Capital in the energy Sector.

Job Summary:  The Head of Communications is responsible for
planning, development and implementation of the Company’s strategies for
communications, marketing, branding, public relations, reputation management
and stakeholder engagement

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Be the point of contact for all media
  and external related communications
• Develop and implement internal and
  external communication strategies
• Lead marketing initiatives and public
  awareness/education on Umeme & its services
• Coordinate all activities promoting the
  Umeme Brand, including events management
• Plan and implement stakeholder
  engagement activities
• Plan and implement Public Relations and
  media management strategies
• Ensure the reputation of Umeme is
  protected both within and outside the company
• Be the editor-in-chief of all corporate
  communications including annual reports, staff magazines, press releases,
  securities exchange communications etc
• Coordinate Corporate Social
  Responsibility (CSR) activities in the Company
• Lead and manage the communications
  department and staff.
• Coordinate the activities of the
  advertising and PR agency, to ensure the firm delivers per contract to
  Umeme’s expectations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Umeme Head
  Of Communications job must hold a university graduate, preferable at a
  master’s level, from a recognised university, with a bias in
  communications, public relations or marketing;
• A minimum of eight years of working experience,
  5 of which should have been spent in a leadership role in Communications
  and Marketing.
• Experience in Communication and
  marketing in the Electricity sector Business, with in-depth understanding
  of stakeholder relations management
• Demonstrable experience in similar roles
  in large high growth environment with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in mentoring
  junior staff and building capacity of senior staff for succession
  planning;
• Capable of building highly productive
  relationships with key stakeholders
• Has a demonstrable track record of
  driving change and performance improvement;
• Has clear, concise and compelling
  communication and presentational skills.
• In-depth understanding of Communication
  strategies with a bias towards Digital and Social Media communication.
• Expert knowledge in management of Media
  houses and Agencies.
• Ability to develop as well as drive
  communication and marketing strategy for growth;
• Strong Public Relations and stakeholder
  management skills;
• Excellent communication and influencing
  skills that address various stakeholders;
• Excellent leadership skills and ability
  to exercise judgment based on accurate and timely analyses
• Proven experience in supporting staff
  development, performance and career progression.
• Proven impeccable integrity in business
  dealings and adherence to organizational policies, code of business
  conduct, standards, and health and safety policies.
• Good communication skills and experience
  interacting with Senior Management teams and the Board of Directors.
• Innovation and ability to challenge
  status quo.

How to Apply:

All candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 12^th August 2019

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