About UNBS:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers.
Job Summary: The Manager Public Relations & Marketing will serve as the Principal communication contact and promote activities and programmes of UNBS to the general public in a strategic manner with the main aim of improving the corporate image of the Bureau.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of creating and maintaining media contact and manage relationship with key media partners, PR agencies and the Government of Uganda media centre
· Ensure the highest standards of customer care are met at all times including answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations
· Arrange and coordinate media briefs and interviews with journalists, prepare and distribute news releases
· Prepare and oversee the production of UNBS publicity materials i.e. brochures, handouts, website content, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes
· Organise events including press conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, publicity workshops and seminars, quality gala, open days, press and visitors tours
· The incumbent will be charged with overseeing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation that may impact on UNBS Corporate image.
· Develop and implement an integrated marketing communication strategy for UNBS products and services.
· Regularly review all UNBS services and products and develop appropriate marketing activities and services to drive awareness.
· Carry out effective mapping of UNBS stakeholders and determine the effective reach out strategy.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Executive Director/UNBS Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
· Possession of an Honours degree in Mass communication, Public Relations and Management, Journalism, B. Commerce, (Marketing option) BBA(Marketing option) or any other related field from a reputable university
· At least ten years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
· Possession of a professional qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage
· Highly computer literate in MS word, Excel, Access, internet and PowerPoint and social media
· The successful candidate needs to be a team player
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
· Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
· Age: 30 – 45 years
How to Apply:
All qualified applicants should send their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to the address below;
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 26th July 2015 by 5:00 PM