About US:
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is a national Faith-Based Non-Government Organization comprising of the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Uganda, the Uganda Orthodox Church, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Pentecostal and Evangelical Churches. IRCU’s Vision is: ‘a divinely peaceful, united, prosperous Uganda where all people enjoy full health and freedoms for the common good.’ The Council implements a range of programs namely HIV/AIDS and Public Health, Gender Based Violence Prevention, Peace, Justice and Governance.

Job Summary: The Communication & Public Relations Specialist will support the IRCU in the development, implementation and identification of strategies in communication and Public Relations for the promotion of a positive organizational image.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop, maintain and implement communication & Public Relations systems within and outside IRCU in line with the organization policies and procedures
· Manage the maintenance and provision of access to IRCU Resource Centre in line with the communications policies and procedures
· The incumbent will document and disseminate information useful to the organization in line with the IRCU’s Communication & Public Relations Strategy
· The incumbent will also develop public information and educational materials on IRCU programmes and other development issues in line with the IRCU Strategy
· Update and maintain the IRCU website in line with the IRCU communication requirements
· Edit quarterly and annual reports for IRCU in line with communication guidelines/policy
· The incumbent will build strong public relation linkages for the organization in line with instructions from the Secretary General
· Guide, coordinate and supervise documentation of experiences within IRCU in line with the strategy and IRCU communication guidelines/policy
· Actively participate in implementation of various Organizational Development programmes in line with IRCU strategies
· Quickly respond to inquiries from the media and ensure positive/ active media coverage/publicity
· Create positive internal and community relations through effective and timely .communications and publication dissemination.
· Steer the preparation of marketing campaigns, public relations programs, special events, fund raising efforts and arrange press conferences whenever required.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Secretary General.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Communication & Public Relations Specialist should hold a Masters’ degree in communications and public relations or Information Science with experience in public relations.
· Possession of Post graduate qualifications in Graphic and web design.
· Accreditation to any communication & public relations bodies shall be considered key.
· At least five years’ experience in Communication and public relations in a service delivery organization.
· Significant experience in social marketing with evidence/recorded experience
· Substantive knowledge of current practices of communication and ICT.
· Excellent organizational and management skills and the ability to work as a team and respond to deadlines.
· Good research, critical thinking and analytical skills.
· Persuasiveness and negotiation skills
· Excellent reporting /writing skills
· Complex problem solving, decision making and positive Judgment
· Social Perceptiveness,
· Systems Evaluation
· Good perception and analytical skills

Note: Evidenced work experience shall be required for all positions. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
The candidates should send an application letter with certified copies of academic certificates/ transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/her leader of Church/ Mosque/place of worship to the address below:

The Secretary General,
Inter-Religious Council of Uganda,
Namirembe Hill,
Plot 884, Centenary Road,
P.O. Box 7502, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: Monday, 28th September, 2015 by 5:00p.m.