Vacancy title:
Information Officer- Features Writer

Jobs at:
Parliamentary Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

Post: Information Officer- Features Writer
Reports to: Senior Information Officer
Salary scale: PC4
Terms of Services: 3 Years Contract- Renewable
No. of Vacancies: 2

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To generate and analyse information tor reporting; and write stories for the Parliamentary Radio.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

• An Honors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism with a bias in Broadcasting
• OR Bachelor’s degree with a Diploma in Mass communication or Journalism

COMPETENCIES

• Good news writing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Attention to detail

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing subject/story ideas on topical issues
• To carry out research on topical issues
• Writing and submitting scripts in conformity with the house style and deadlines
• Liaise with producers to develop scripts tor broadcast
• Review audio after production and before broadcast
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service. Applicants should attach Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry — Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; not later than Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm.

The job posting can also be viewed from the Parliament of Uganda Website: www.parliament.go.ug

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.