Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in Ministries/Departments/Agencies. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 29/9/2020. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors .
Ministry/Department: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post: Principal Public Relations Officer
Scale: U2
Vacancies: 1
Reference: HRM 46/70/01 Vol. 10
Minimum Age: 28 .

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-
• Gathering information raised in Media Articles relating to the Ministry and advising on the responses;
• Compiling material for Articles, supplements and other Government publications;
• Disseminating the Ministry’s Publications to various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies;
• Providing the Public with information about the Ministry’s activities;
• Organizing press conferences and media briefings;
• Managing the Ministry’s suggestion boxes;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualification
• Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; or Journalism; or Public Relations; or any other related qualification plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above disciplines from a recognized University/ Institution.

Working Experience
• Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Communication Officer in Government or from a reputable organization.

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
• Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills


Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applicants are advised to:
• Apply ON-LINE.
• Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
• Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from their Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
Application Process
• Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
• Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
• If you already have an account simply click on your right and update your profile
• Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
• View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.
• Review your application and SUBMIT.
NB. You can only apply for one post.
Please Note:
• Only applications on-line will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters from Referees during the Oral Interviews.
• Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.
• In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug 

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