Job Title: Principal
Public Relations Officer
Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company
Limited (UETCL)
Limited (UETCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
About UETCL:
Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk
purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the
electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is
also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. UETCL
envisions: “To become a leading strategic business pa
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk
purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the
electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is
also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. UETCL
envisions: “To become a leading strategic business pa
rtner in the
transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy
development in Uganda”
Job Summary: The Principal Public Relations Officer will be
responsible for effectively communicating to the public and promoting of
UETCL’s corporate image and brand.
responsible for effectively communicating to the public and promoting of
UETCL’s corporate image and brand.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure UETCL’s External communication is
consistent with the overall UETCL Strategy and Objectives and meet Company
standards. - Maintain and promote the positive image of
UETCL. - Actively promote the Company’s success by
hosting and planning corporate events. - Take part in developing and implementing Public
Relations Section plans in line with corporate objectives. - Design and implement communications strategies
and programmes. - Carry out briefings to staff on implementation
of corporate identity standards as set out in the Corporate Identity
Manual. - Pro-actively participate in printing and
distribution of in-house journals, newsletters, and other related
publications to enhance communication. - Maintain close relations with the media as a
channel for information dissemination. - Implement Corporate Social responsibility
programmes and monitor their impact. - Compile relevant corporate information and
disseminate to respective Stakeholders. - Assist in writing important Speeches.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The UETCL Public Relations Officer should
mainly hold a Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Mass Communication. Possession
of a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication shall be added advantage. - At least nine years Professional Working
Experience in Corporate Communications of which 5 years should be in the
Power Sector. - Comprehensive knowledge of Corporate
Communication Strategies. - Must have good knowledge of general issues.
- Excellent analytical and very good
Communication skills. - The applicant must have good IT User Skills.
- Possess supervisory and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- The applicant must have Listening and Reading
Skills - A person of high integrity is motivated,
innovative, result oriented and a committed team player.
How to Apply:
All
candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications enclosing
photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with
their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact
telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications enclosing
photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with
their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact
telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The
Manager,
Manager,
Human
Resource and Administration
Resource and Administration
Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited
Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P. O. Box
7625
7625
Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
Deadline: 17th October, 2014.