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Communications Officer

Full time @NEMA posted 3 weeks ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 15702
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

The National Environment Management Authorily (NEMA) was established under the National
Environment Act, Cap.181 and continued under the National Environment Act, Cap. 181 as the
Principal Agency for Environment Management in Uganda with mandate to Regulate, Monitor,
Supervise and Coordinate all activities relating to the environment in Uganda.

  • Details of the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the above positions are available on
    the NEMA website www.nema.go.ug. Potential candidates should download an application form
    from the NEMA website, fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and
    Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and
    Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.

  • The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.uq not later than 17th March, 2026.

  • Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.

  • Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.

  • Only succesful candidates at any stage shall be contacted.

  • Any form of lobbying to Executive Director, Board or any other authority or individual will le au omatic disqualification of the Applicant.

  • Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant
    positions.

JOB TITLE

Communications Officer

PROJECT

Mt. Elgon Project

REPORTS TO

Project Manager

SALARY SCALE

PILM 02

SUPERVISES

None

DURATION

Full-time (2 years – Project life)

NO. OF POSTS

01

JOB PURPOSE

To support development and implementation of communications for internal and external audiences

RESPONSIBILITY

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Communications Officer is responsible for day-to-day communication of project activities to internal and external audiences

DUTIES

  • Develop and implement effective communications activities for external customers and stakeholders

  • Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the approved project activities at field level

  • Write and optimise content for the website, digital newsletters, print publications and social networking sites

  • Ensure consistency in terms of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of posting via digital channels

  • Handle media enquiries and create effective news releases to gain positive press coverage

  • Develop and deliver well-executed and effective campaigns

  • Develop working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners

  • Use project planning techniques to deliver the project and actively manage project budgets

  • Implement a communication strategy for the project that includes media outreach and social media content creation

  • Research and write press releases, and content for the project website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters

  • Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the project’s activities, strategies and programmes and keep up-to-date with relevant developments

  • Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events

  • Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the project’s strategy and in support of various project interventions

  • Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team

  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players

  • Prepare accurate and timely quarterly and annual technical reports for activities undertaken as required

  • Perform other project-related duties as assigned from time to time by the Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

  • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Journalism, Public Relations or Communications

  • A Master’s Degree in the relevant field of Journalism, Public Relations or Communications is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications strategy development

  • A proven track record of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

  • Capability and proven experience in crafting communications strategies with an eye toward results-based management

  • Capability and proven experience crafting messages in various formats (press releases, websites, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Very good interpersonal skills

  • High degree of initiative, flexibility and creativity

  • Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools

  • Content writing experience for all media platforms

  • Proven social media and networking expertise

NOTE: 

  • Potential candidates  should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates and submit a single PDF file to ed@nema.go.ug  not later than 17th March, 2026. Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.
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