Communications Officer at SeaOwl Energy Services

On behalf of our Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for a competent Communications Officer to join our Team at our Clients office in Kampala in their Corporate Affairs Department. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of assigned tasks and work diligently under pressure. .

Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the External Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator, the job holder will be responsible for the following tasks;
• Work with the communications team to plan and implement external communication strategies for the Company, the integrated project and the Company brand in Uganda
• Support the research and writing of communications content for publications, digital and social media engagements in consultation with operational teams within the company
• Maintain regular updates of the Company media databases, assist with planning and organizing of interviews, press conferences, corporate events and other media-oriented activities
• Identify opportunities for maximizing brand visibility and positive coverage e.g. through press trips, media interviews, events
• Coordinate and plan events including the development of agendas and speeches and identification of required goods and services
• Participate in the development of the organization’s internal and external digital and social media
• Strategize and ensure streamlined execution of communications on all available platforms
• Ensure conformity of Company branded publications, items, gifts, and others in line with the group’s Brand charter. To c
• Charter daily coordination of activities between the department and other departments, agencies/production houses and /related services providers to ensure timely fulfilment of deliverables
• Manage the Corporate Affairs events calendar, meeting minutes including appropriate recording and archiving of documents
• Close monitoring of NGOs physical events and online activities to maintain knowledge of key issues, influential personalities within the industry, communities and special interest groups
• in order to help inform NGO communication strategies and address concerns regarding company operations
• Evaluate Sponsorship requests and propose those that ensure mutually beneficial partnerships for company consideration
• Participate in crisis communication and Issues management as stipulated in the crisis communications strategy and procedure
• Carry out other general communications tasks that may arise in the Communications team

Qualifications & Experience
• University degree in journalism, communications or a similar discipline.
• 4 years’ experience in similar work environments
• Excellent writing and speaking skills. Fluency in English, French a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate research, innovate and keep updated on current communications technologies, techniques and trends.
• Team player, target oriented, flexible, self-driven and good cultural understanding with ability to work under minimum supervision
• Well-developed computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and desktop publishing; experience working with Adobe design tools is an added advantage.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to prioritize and think creatively as well as possess good problem-solving skills.

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