About US:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
· Appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
· Review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
· Provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
· Provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
· To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
· Make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.
Job Summary: The Research Officer – Publication will coordinate and oversee the publication of the Department’s research reports and products, and to conduct research.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Edit research reports and publications planning, production and dissemination
· The incumbent will coordinate and support peer reviews and editorials in the department
· Provide editorial/publishing advice and guidance to researchers on a regular basis
· Solicit copies of reports from researchers for publishing in accordance with the departmental policy
· Ensure copies for publication meet applicable editorial/publishing requirements and deadlines
· Write, edit and proof read a range of reports and products of the department
· Prepare and submit research reports and brief to Parliamentary Committees, MPs and staff
· Arrange/support teams to plan the dissemination of hard copy reports and publications
· Design and liaise with external designers and printers to ensure high quality publications; and to order and oversee printing
· Perform any other job related tasks requested by the department
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication (majoring in print/publishing); journalism and communication (majoring in print/ publishing) or Arts with Literature and English Language Studies (ELS) studied as subjects from a recognized University/Institution.
· Good writing, editing, printing and publication skills
· Working knowledge of publishing, relevant web technologies and applications such as desktop publishing, info-graphics, etc
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Familiarity with research methods
· Good report writing skills
· Good data analysis and interpretation skills
· Age: 21 years and above
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandans are encouraged to send updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) stating two referees; and certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts. The applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O. Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry – Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; Parliament of Uganda.
Deadline: Friday 2nd December, 2016 by 5:00pm