Communications Officer
2025-08-08T22:57:43+00:00
Makerere University e-HRMS
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Media, Communications & Writing
2025-08-18T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Job Purpose
Coordinate all activities of the International Relations Office.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the University, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses;
- Create and manage information flow with the media houses and the general public;
- Gather and evaluate information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones;
- Regularly come up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the University’s image;
- Identify pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;
- Implement public relations and information dissemination programs;
- Respond to information related concerns and queries from the public;
- Disseminate the University’s publications to various Colleges/Units;
- Provide the Public with information about the University’s activities;
- Organize press conferences and media briefings;
- Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
i. Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English;
ii. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a similar position
Skills/Competences
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Teamwork;
- Computer literacy;
- Written and oral communication skills;
- Time management;
Records and information management.
Develop and implement public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the University, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses; Create and manage information flow with the media houses and the general public; Gather and evaluate information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones; Regularly come up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the University’s image; Identify pertinent issues in the media for necessary action; Implement public relations and information dissemination programs; Respond to information related concerns and queries from the public; Disseminate the University’s publications to various Colleges/Units; Provide the Public with information about the University’s activities; Organize press conferences and media briefings; Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English; ii. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations. Experience Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a similar position
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Vacancy title:
Communications Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]
Jobs at:
Makerere University e-HRMS
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 18 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Coordinate all activities of the International Relations Office.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the University, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses;
- Create and manage information flow with the media houses and the general public;
- Gather and evaluate information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones;
- Regularly come up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the University’s image;
- Identify pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;
- Implement public relations and information dissemination programs;
- Respond to information related concerns and queries from the public;
- Disseminate the University’s publications to various Colleges/Units;
- Provide the Public with information about the University’s activities;
- Organize press conferences and media briefings;
- Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
i. Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English;
ii. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a similar position
Skills/Competences
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Teamwork;
- Computer literacy;
- Written and oral communication skills;
- Time management;
Records and information management.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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