Background information about the job or company:

Makerere University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Africa Climate Collaborative from 2025 to 2033. The Program seeks to strengthen Africa’s preparedness and response to climate change by developing a critical mass of thought leaders capable of driving the continent’s transition to green and resilient economies.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Develop and execute the Program Annual communication and Public Relations plans;
• Support the Program Director in preparing customized Communications coherent with different target groups;
• Be responsible for recording minutes of the Advisory Board and Steering Committee meetings;
• Be responsible for production, documentation and dissemination of the Program publications, branding and marketing materials;
• Work in close liaison with the Makerere University Public Relations Office to ensure Program visibility through all Makerere communication channels;
• Coordinate all Program events in liaison with the portfolio-designated officers;
• Co-ordinate the publicity and media engagements for all events;
• Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation;

Qualifications or requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Strategic Communication or Corporate Communication or Public Relations.
• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations or Media Studies or Marketing or Journalism.

Experience needed:

A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience 3 of which should have been at the level of Assistant Communication, Public Relations and Branding Officer in a reputable organization.

• Develop and execute the Program Annual communication and Public Relations plans;
• Support the Program Director in preparing customized Communications coherent with different target groups;
• Be responsible for recording minutes of the Advisory Board and Steering Committee meetings;
• Be responsible for production, documentation and dissemination of the Program publications, branding and marketing materials;
• Work in close liaison with the Makerere University Public Relations Office to ensure Program visibility through all Makerere communication channels;
• Coordinate all Program events in liaison with the portfolio-designated officers;
• Co-ordinate the publicity and media engagements for all events;
• Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation;

• A Master’s degree in Strategic Communication or Corporate Communication or Public Relations.
• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations or Media Studies or Marketing or Journalism.