Job Title: Public Relations Assistant (2 positions)
Employer: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono
Application Deadline: 16th August 2013
Code: HR006
Department: Public Relations
Pay Rate: CU 8
Reports to: Public Relations Officer
Division: Development & External Relations
Responsibilities
•Produce and maintain regular staff communication: This is through media like the staff newsletter, the email newsbyte, community email etc;
•Daily media monitoring and management: Make daily press cuttings and file them in order of date for easy retrieval; management of media for University events;
•Research and analysis followed by continuous evaluation by conducting focus groups; coordinating surveys;
•Participate in developing and implementing communication strategies;
•Website(s) management which includes managing the University intranet;
•Maintain two-way communications with the University’s different stakeholders;
•Build community relations within and outside the University;
•Handling petty cash and other requests for funds;
•Event management including exhibitions, open days and others at the University;
•Writing of press releases and developing other communication / marketing content;
•Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and experience
•A good Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with Public Relations as a major;
•At least two years working experience performing similar duties;
•Must have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and internet);
•Must have strong verbal and written communication skills;
•Must have good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with students, staff and visitors;
•Must be a person of high integrity with an excellent working ethic;
•Must be a committed Christian.
How to Apply:
Send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
Applications must be addressed to:
Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Employer: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono
Application Deadline: 16th August 2013
Code: HR006
Department: Public Relations
Pay Rate: CU 8
Reports to: Public Relations Officer
Division: Development & External Relations
Responsibilities
•Produce and maintain regular staff communication: This is through media like the staff newsletter, the email newsbyte, community email etc;
•Daily media monitoring and management: Make daily press cuttings and file them in order of date for easy retrieval; management of media for University events;
•Research and analysis followed by continuous evaluation by conducting focus groups; coordinating surveys;
•Participate in developing and implementing communication strategies;
•Website(s) management which includes managing the University intranet;
•Maintain two-way communications with the University’s different stakeholders;
•Build community relations within and outside the University;
•Handling petty cash and other requests for funds;
•Event management including exhibitions, open days and others at the University;
•Writing of press releases and developing other communication / marketing content;
•Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and experience
•A good Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with Public Relations as a major;
•At least two years working experience performing similar duties;
•Must have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and internet);
•Must have strong verbal and written communication skills;
•Must have good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with students, staff and visitors;
•Must be a person of high integrity with an excellent working ethic;
•Must be a committed Christian.
How to Apply:
Send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
Applications must be addressed to:
Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug