Uganda Investment Authority Project Communication and Outreach Specialist Jobs
Uganda Investment Authority Project Communication and Outreach Specialist Jobs
Purpose of the job The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall be responsible for supporting the Project Manager to execute his/her role as the official spokesperson of the Project, enhancing the project image by ensuring the project is visible and maintained through the established communication channels and stakeholder engagement activities.
Key areas of focus
Project communication strategy and plan;
Communication to all stakeholders on project activities and deliverables;
Documentation, filming and archiving of all project key events.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
Advise the Project Manager on all communication and outreach trends, issues, problems and activities relevant to maintaining the Projects’ image and relations;
Ensure that UIA’s interests of advocating for a company brand with external stakeholders and the media are protected throughout the project life cycle;
Develop and implement a project communication strategy and plans;
In consultation with the Project Manager, review the communication protocols from the Owner’s Engineer.
Serve as a liaison between the Project and all project stakeholders and also guide the Contractor’s outreach programme;
Take charge of maintaining an events calendar, booking press events and coordinating information dissemination on the project for display on screens throughout UIA and on the web and other media;
Produce background briefings and prepare spokespeople for interviews, and co-ordinate media interviews and filming requests;
Respond to crisis communications to mitigate negative coverage of the project;
Maintain and keep the Project’s photo library up-to-date and ensure proper documentation of all project related events / activities.
Preparation of periodic monitoring and performance reports as per the project reporting requirements;
Any other duties that may be assigned.
Outputs
The Project Communication and Outreach
Specialist’s measurable outputs shall include;
Approved project communication strategy and plans;
Approved outreach programme;
Approved project communication protocols;
Documentation, filming and archiving of all project key events;
Project information dissemination;
Project periodic performance and monitoring reports;
Qualifications
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall possess a minimum of the following;
An honors Bachelor’s Degree in mass communication, strategic communications, media, journalism, or public relations.
Possession of any other post graduate qualifications in mass communication, strategic communications, media, journalism, public relations or marketing.
Membership to a professional association will be an added advantage.
Experience
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist shall possess a minimum of 5+ years’ work experience in corporate communications and public relations on similar projects
Skills and Competencies
The Project Communication and Outreach Specialist should possess;
Ability to work with minimal supervision with strong organizational skills;
High level written and oral communication skills.
A strong skill set in new media approaches
Must be results-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of networking, advocacy, diplomacy, negotiation skills and integrity.
Proof of excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with investors, government and development partners.
Attention to detail.
Competencies with MS Office and other professional software are a MUST.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Investment Authority Project Communication and Outreach Specialist Jobs
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