About US:
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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and continuously monitor marketing policies to respond to public needs in relation to fulfilling the UNBS mandate.
Conduct market research and advise management on the necessary changes that need to be undertaken to improve service delivery so as to satisfy the stakeholder needs
The incumbent will also coordinate and manage corporate events and creatively convert such events into sales/marketing activities for the benefit of the Bureau
Carry out both in-bound and out-bound marketing activities and coordinate brand awareness of standardization services in line with UNBS mandate
Work closely with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns and analyze feedback from stakeholders which information will assist in policy reviews so as to improve the UNBS image
Formulate marketing plan and budget and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Significantly contribute to the update of brochures, newsletters and magazines.
Design, print and participate in the distribution of monthly promotional materials as necessary
Carry out resizing and tracking of newspaper ads as necessary, and follow up with publications as and when required
Develop marketing communications campaigns.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the UNBS Principal Public Relations Officer career placement should hold a Masters’ degree in either Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations or related field from a Recognized University.
Honours degree in either Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations from a Recognised University.
Membership to a professional body
At least eight years’ experience
Computer literacy skills with competencies in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
High level of integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication skills
Good teamwork and analytical skills and needs to be a
Good team player
Excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.
Age: Between 30 and 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,
Standard House
Plot 2-12 By-Pass Link, Bweyogerere, Buto
P.O. Box 6329, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 6th April 2017 by 5:00pm