Senior Public Relations Officer at Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

1. Develop and implement an annual Public Relations (PR) and marketing plan.
2. Develop Public Relations strategies and campaigns.
3. Manage media relations and ensure the Company derives full benefits from these
media relationships and to ensure it enjoys positive reportage and profiling.

4. Write Public Relations copy.
5. Manage the writing and review of Corporate Communication and support Senior
Leadership with Op-Ed’s, articles, and speeches.
6. Prepare periodic press releases & keynote speeches on UNOC Projects &
developments.
7. Plan events and analyze public opinion to shape and protect the company’s
corporate image while maintaining positive public awareness.
8. Develop and implement a corporate social responsibility plan.
9. Coordinate the company of all Public Relations and Corporate Social
Responsibility activities.
10.Report on Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns’ results.
11. Manage sensitive issues to maintain UNOC’s good reputation.
12.Seek opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships.
13. Manage staff in the division.
14.Day-to-day management of the Company Public Relations Budget.
Qualifications & Experience
a) Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Social
Sciences, Journalism, International Relations, Languages and Linguistics, Law or any
other relevant degree.
b) At least six (6) years of relevant experience in a busy corporate entity of high repute,
three (3) of which attained at a supervisory/team leader level.
c) Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
d) Familiarity with project management software and/or video/photo editing is an
added advantage.
e) Professional certification in marketing or public relations shall be an added
advantage.
f) Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry value chain is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
a) Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
b) Excellent writing and communication skills.
c) Creative thinking and problem solving.
d) Strong Organisational skills.
e) Good track record of working across functions and businesses.
f) Background in researching, writing, and editing publications.
g) Proficient in MS Office and social media.
h) Ability to work well under pressure.
i) Excellent Marketing skills.
j) Strong Business Acumen.
k) Ability to effectively engage across a spectrum of stakeholders.