Assistant Director – Media and Communication

Job Details

The Parliamentary Service of the Parliament of Uganda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant position of Assistant Director – Media and Communication. Salary Scale: PC1E. Number of vacancies: One (1). Job Status: Permanent and Pensionable. Duty Station: Kampala, Parliament of Uganda. Reports to: Executive Secretary, Office of the Speaker. Job Purpose: To provide support in developing and implementing media and communication strategies for the Office of the Speaker.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the media and communication strategies for the Office of the Speaker.
• Coordinate media relations and maintain effective relationships with journalists, editors, and media houses for the Office of the Speaker.
• Prepare press releases, speeches, newsletters, feature articles, and other communication materials for the Speaker.
• Coordinate media coverage of organizational events, programmes, and official functions for the Speaker.
• Manage the Speaker's website and social media platforms to ensure timely and accurate communication for the Speaker.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare media monitoring and analysis reports.
• Support crisis communication planning and manage communication during emergencies for the Speaker.
• Ensure consistency in organizational branding and corporate identity.
• Advise the Speaker on media engagement and public relations issues.
• Prepare departmental work plans, budgets, and performance reports.
• Supervise subordinates.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Master's Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Corporate Communication, Management or Leadership from a recognized University/Institution.
• Honours Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 9 years of relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been obtained at Principal level or comparable level in media, communication, public relations, or corporate affairs from a reputable organisation.
• Integrity and professionalism, innovation and creativity, teamwork and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Digital Communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement media strategies, manage crisis communication and advise on branding and corporate identity.