Job Title: 2 Communication / Public Relations Officers – UBOS Jobs 2022
Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Profile:
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Document UBOS and other activities of interest by stakeholders in the National Statistical System through videography and photography.
- Produce edited activity videos, video clips and documentaries for screening at different UBOS and related meetings, workshops, exhibitions and post on the UBOS You Tube Channel.
- Collate and analyses media coverage and produce a daily press digest about UBOS and her activities as well as reports and application of statistics in the media.
- Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media.
- Develop and maintain the UBOS digital photo and video gallery.
- Maintain the UBOS social Media Platforms namely the Facebook and twitter accounts.
- Prepare and supervise the promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes.
- Devise and coordinate photo opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the UBOS digital equipment.
- Liaise with the media and secure or provide digital content of specific interest to the Bureau.
- Call and facilitate media engagements including press conferences.
- Develop and maintain a media partners’ database.
- Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual report.
- Design and produce artwork for the different publicity materials.
- Maintain and update information on UBOS website
- Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, and direct mail leaflets.
- Manage and develop programmes for the visiting missions from abroad.
- Responsible for front operations including customer care
- Develop and maintain a database for all visiting guests to UBOS
- Manage all protocol issues including securing air-tickets, visas and confirmation of itineraries and travel for staff and visiting clients
- Develop customer services policies.
- Develop and manage a visitor’s data base for the bureau.
- Provide technical input and handle participant relations at UBOS workshops, conferences and meetings.
- Participate in various publicity and advocacy programmes of the Bureau
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with honours Mass Communications, Journalism, or other related course.
Experience:
- Experience at least 2 years’ working experience in the area of customer care and protocol in a reputable organization
- Demonstrated experience in writing, editing and production of advocacy and publicity materials including newsletters and bulletins
Skills and Behavioral attributes:
- Computer literate, able to use of Microsoft office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point)
- Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit
- Good communication skills
- Objective and independent
- Problem-solving skills
- Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
- Creative thinking to be able to come up with new ideas
- An ability to work under pressure
- Organizational and planning skills
- Report writing skills
How To Apply for UBOS Jobs 2022
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website:
Deadline: 19th August 2022
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