About US:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.

Job Summary: The Communication and Public Relations Manager will manage NFA’s Public Relations function and foster stakeholder/Public understanding of NFA’s mandate and activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The jobholder will develop, implement and evaluate communication plans that promote the image of NFA.
Design, implement and evaluate information, education and communication strategy of the NFA.
Develop and periodically review NFA’s stakeholder log for proactive engagement. Initiate, maintain and review NFA media relations for positive coverage.
The incumbent will also educate corporate entities about forestry sector and engage them to enlist support for NFA’s reafforestation initiatives.
Organise press conferences, prepare, edit and disseminate press releases and statements.
Produce, edit and disseminate quality information, education and communication materials eg newsletters, booklets, inserts, calendars, performance reports, posters and branded corporate wear/souvenirs.
Arrange, facilitate and participate in NFA’s live and pre-recorded media programs.
Support NFA’s staff at the head office and in the field to educate and inform stakeholders and the general public.
Collect, compile, edit and preview materials for NFA’s website.
Supervise the activities of NFA’s Education and Documentation Centre (Library) and Reception Area(s).
Organise and manage meetings with stakeholders as well as preparing schedules, talking points and producing reports.
In-charge of NFA’s corporate events-Trade fairs, Anniversaries and Open-Days.
Act as the official spokesperson for NFA.
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Communication and Public Relations Manager job vacancy should hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Journalism, and Education, Arts or public relations and corporate communications. Postgraduate training in communications, Media and /or Public relations is an added advantage.
A minimum of five years’ experience working in the mainstream media, corporate communications and/or public relations with a reputable public or private entity.
Excellent verbal, writing and reporting skills.
A pleasant personality, good interpersonal and persuasive skills.
Knowledge of software for publishing and on-line communication.
Extensive network within the media fraternity.
A positive attitude and ability to work at own initiative.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, pressure and tight deadlines.
High degree of flexibility, ability to multi-task and willingness to work beyond official working hours.
Ability to freely interact with and influence people at All levels.
Possession of confidentiality and impeccable integrity.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;

Executive Director,
Plot 10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 3rd February 2017