Support the Vice Chancellor in matters of Communications and Public Relations.

Key, Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement the Makerere University Communications policy;
• Provide Leadership in development and implementation of Communication strategies and plans in collaboration with the Colleges;
• Serve as Secretariat to the office of the Vice Chancellor in all communications fora of Makerere University;
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, execution, accountability and reporting on communications and International Relations;
• Write news articles, reports and periodicals;
• Constructively engage the media to build a positive image of the University;
• Represent the Communications and International Relations Office in strategic fora in Makerere University and beyond.

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English;
• Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.

Experience
Must have relevant experience in Public Relations of not less than nine (9) years, three (3) which must have been at a level of Principal Public Relations Officer from a reputable organization.

Skills/Competences
• Leadership and supervisory skills;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Computer literacy; Excellent, Interpersonal, communication and reporting skills;
• Quick judgment and decision making;
• Ability to initiate change.