Job Title: Fresher Communications, PR & Marketing Officer – Uganda Society of Architects Jobs 2021
Organization: Uganda Society of Architects
Duty Station: Kampala
Uganda Society of Architects Profile:
The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) represents the architectural profession in Uganda. One of the aims is to organise and unite architects in Uganda and to foster and strengthen friendly, intellectual, artistic, cultural, educational and scientific ties among architects and architectural fraternity.Since its establishment, the USA has produced an extensive series of practice, management and law reports on matters related to architectural practices and building in Uganda generally. The Society has also been actively engaged in many other areas including; building contracts, architects’ fees, conditions of engagement, architects mannual, seminars, workshops, reports, liaison with other organizations and publication of books on practice matters in Uganda.
Since its establishment, the USA has produced an extensive series of practice, management and law reports on matters related to architectural practices and building in Uganda generally. The Society has also been actively engaged in many other areas including; building contracts, architects’ fees, conditions of engagement, architects mannual, seminars, workshops, reports, liaison with other organizations and publication of books on practice matters in Uganda.
The Uganda Society of Architects (USA), emerged initially from the East African Institute of Architects, Uganda Chapter – as it was called in 1952 – with its patron as the then President of Uganda Dr. Apollo Milton Obote. The Uganda chapter, at that time, was founded on the initiative of five prominent architects, G.C. Bodgner, R.C.W. Browning, R. Freeman, A.W.C. Inglus and T.W. Waston.
However, in 1966 the Uganda Society of Architects was formed after the Uganda Chapter streamlined itself from the East African Institute of Architects. The main objective of the Society was to bring together architects from all over Uganda in a union of their professional associations.
Since its establishment, the USA has produced an extensive series of practice, management and law reports on matters related to architectural practices and building in Uganda generally. The Society has also been actively engaged in many other areas including; building contracts, architects’ fees, conditions of engagement, architects mannual, seminars, workshops, reports, liaison with other organizations and publication of books on practice matters in Uganda.
The Society, together with the Architects Registration Board, are the two professional institutional bodies for architects in Uganda. The Society is a member of the East Africa Institute of Architects (EAIA), Africa Union of Architects (AUA), Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and the International Union of Architects (UIA). The membership now encompasses Corporate, Graduate, Student, Visiting, Honorary and Technician membership categories with new Trustee and Technologist memberships to be incorporated soon as well as Landscape Architects and Interior Designers’ chapters.
Job Profile:
Join some of the brightest minds in build environment industry and help tell the Society’s story and agenda. The Communications, PR & Marketing Officer should have good time management skills and be able to juggle multiple responsibilities as well as possess qualities such as discretion, diplomacy, sound judgment and the ability to solve problems independently.
Roles and responsibilities:
a) Media & Communications
1. Develops and implements USA’s Communications and PR strategy
2. Provides direction for the USA media team that is, design strategy, audio visual coverage and production
3. Ensures that USA’s website and social media outlets are up to date through upload of current content on issues of importance
4. Carries out market research and surveys from time to time in collaboration with the Board of Research/Development, to inform USA’s Media & PR strategy.
5. Identifies opportunities for USA to engage regionally and internationally
6. Provides monthly reports of Media & PR activities and opportunities
7. Plans events like CPDs, symposia and other USA activities
8. Represents USA at meetings, conferences, workshops or any related fora as assigned by Council
b) Publications
1. Coordinates the writing, editing, production and distribution of the Quarterly Newsletter of the USA and overseeing the Media team in liaison with the Board of Practice
c) Public Relations
Working with the Executive, Secretariat and Council Boards,
1. Plans public relations activities, including the budgets involved.
2. Develops and manages USA’s brand identity
3. Organizes Media & PR events for USA including press conferences, interviews, and others
4. Prepares content (articles, advertorials, and features) for media outlets including radio, TV and Newspapers.
5. Prepares and distributes press releases
6. Writes, edits, and produces newsletters, brochures, and other publications for clients
7. Assists with the preparation of annual reports, business profiles, and other corporate documents
8. Writes speeches and oversees the development of visual and multimedia aids for presentations
9. As may be required, public speaking on behalf of Council at press conferences, media interviews, and presentations
10. Develops and implements risk assessments and crisis management plans to protect USA’s reputations
11. Assists in scheduling media and personal appearances by the Council members
12. Provides information about USA activities in general response to public inquiries through social media outlets or otherwise.
13. Assists in the preparation and distribution of public relations materials
14. Assists in coordination of Council’s interface with the allied professional bodies, regulatory bodies, government and private sector
d) Membership
1. Assists in recruiting new members
2. Maintains all memberships
3. Prepares and distributes the Annual Membership Directory
4. Processes new membership applications and communicates all necessary information to Council
5. Provides administrative support for the membership at large
6. Provides notification and follow-up for membership subscriptions
7. Assists the President, Honorary Secretary and Council in the planning and writing of membership literature
Qualifications for Uganda Society of Architects Jobs 2021
Educational Background
The person should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related fields.
Personal Skills
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, Problem-solving and organizational skills, Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and multimedia software, An enthusiast of social media, Some knowledge of the built environment, Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies that pertain to communications, Ability to Work well with minimal supervision, Ability to speak boldly about situations that need attention, Flexibility and patience, Knowledge of graphics.
Experience: 2-5 years of related experience
Working hours: Full time (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
How To Apply for Uganda Society of Architects Jobs 2021
1. Application letter,
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly indicating requirements referred to above,
3. 2 referrals/recommendation letters from non-family related referees,
4. Copies of Certificates, Academic Transcripts, and Medical Fitness Certificate from a clinic or hospital.
Send applications by Email in one file to archi.uganda@gmail.com
Closing Date: 9th June 2021
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