Employer: Population Secretariat (Popsec)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013
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.
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