Vacancy title:
Project Officer: Communications and Knowledge Management

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

7. Number of Vacancies: One (1)
   Duty Station: Project Offices in Karenga District
   Duration: Five (5) years - Full-time with a probationary period of six (6) months

Purpose of the job
The primary objective of the Project Officer: Communications and Knowledge management is to support the project in promoting and publicizing its activities and outputs. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer: Communications and Knowledge management is responsible for the publicity of the project activities including the development and implementation of the projects communication strategy.

Responsibilities and tasks

i. Developing and implementing a communication strategy for the project that includes media outreach and social media content creation.
ii. Researching and writing press releases, and content for the MoTWA and UWA website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters.
iii. Organising and coordinating press conferences, and plan events.
iv. Evaluating results of communication campaigns with the team.
v. Building and maintaining relationships with journalists and key external stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience
Education

i. An Honours degree in either Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
ii. A postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is an added advantage

Experience

i. At least three (3) years’ experience in communications journalism, public relations from a reputable organization.

Knowledge and skills

ii. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
iii. Very good inter-personal skills;
iv. High degree of initiative, flexibility and creativity;
v. Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools;
vi. Content writing experience for all media platforms;
vii. Proven social media and networking expertise.

Personal Attributes

viii. Honesty and integrity.
ix. Ability to gather and analyze information effectively.
x. Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
xi. Strong interpersonal relations skills,
xii. Team player.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the
link provided below not later than 21[st] October,2025. Hard copies will not
be accepted.

Instructions for submission

1. Follow the link https://tinyurl.com/MoTWAjobs2025 to start your application process
2. Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well
   as the Curriculum Vitae, Academic Documents (Certificates and Transcripts)
   and appointment letters where applicable scanned as one pdf document (the
   system will not accept more than one file).

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