Communication Officer job at Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

Vacancy title:
Communication Officer

Jobs at:
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025

Duty Station:
6th floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street | kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To implement communication and public relations plans and programs of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1) Identifying pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;

2) Implementing public relations and information dissemination programs;

3) Responding to information related concerns and queries from the public;

4) Disseminating materials (newsletters, brochures, etc) for raising awareness about the institution and other government programs;

5) Updating a repository (electronic and/or otherwise) of records on press releases and other relevant communication materials;

6) Conducting research and providing content on specific issues on all media platforms;

7) Liaising with other Government communication entities for appropriate information dissemination whenever necessary; and

8) Planning, budgeting and accounting for the communications function.

Person specifications

(a) Academic Qualifications

A Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication Studies or Public Relations from a recognized University /Institution.

(b) Working Experience: Nil

(c) Required Competencies

(i) Technical

â–ª Information technology

â–ª Knowledge in corporate marketing

â–ª Human resource management

â–ª Strategic thinking

â–ª Planning, organizing and coordinating

â–ª Policy Management

(ii) Behavioral

â–ª Concern for quality and standards

â–ª Results orientation

â–ª Ethics and Integrity

â–ª Communicating effectively

â–ª Teamwork

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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