Background Information
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a
strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for
coordinating the development of human resources and research in the EAC Higher
Education Institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to (i)
facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities
outside the region; (ii) provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of
academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and
(iii) facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards
in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher
education.
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In order to fulfill its current mandate and to meet all its
objectives, IUCEA now wishes to recruit a qualified person for the positions
of Senior Corporate and Public Communications Officer.
Online applications are invited from qualified
individuals from the EAC Partner States. Candidates from South Sudan are
encouraged to apply. The recruitment will be subjected to
the EAC Quota System.
Description of the Positions
POSITION: SENIOR CORPORATE AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER (P2)
Section: Corporate Communications and Public
Relations
Grade: P2
Job Reports to: Executive Secretary
Job Supervises: None
Job Purpose: The
job holder will promote and disseminate information of IUCEA to stakeholders,
the general public and the international community in order to build promote
and maintain IUCEA’s positive corporate image.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate, develop and manage IUCEA’s public relations and corporate communication plans and production of Annual Reports
- Liaise with user divisions/units provide support in the facilitation of conferences, education exhibitions, meetings/forums
- Gather accurate and relevant information necessary for the publication of IUCEA Brochures, journals, in-house newsletters and other relevant literature; and facilitate the design, development, production and distribution of the sam
- Initiate a periodically news letter
- Manage the communication channels including media and any stakeholders in relation to the project brand for the component of IUCEA;
- Manage the social media networks.
- Create content, monitor and manage conversations to promote and ensure reputational risk mitigation for IUCEA.
- Appropriate dissemination of information related to the success stories of the project and ensure appropriate packaging to attract the required stakeholder;
- Help in development and improvement of the website of IUCEA with events (upcoming and completed), activities and major related partnerships at the different area
- Develop and update the IUCEA Communication Strategy with the communications plan for the Institution that covers all activities;
- Ensures development, operationalization and maintenance of an on-line website and portal for the IUCEA, with frequent regular updates on key elements like events, partnerships etc..;
- Collect,
collate and standardize the necessary information for periodically
updating the IUCEA website
- Monitor
the media, lobby groups and maintain close contact and cordial relations
with regional and international media to sustain a positive image of IUCEA
- Organize
and coordinate corporate functions/events and attend to all protocol
matters
- Prepare
required speeches, briefs, reports, flyers, brochures, advertisements, and
messages to enhance the objectives of the institution
- Maintain
harmonious internal and external contacts with IUCEA’s stakeholders
- Handle
external relations and visitors’ services, including arranging visits to
IUCEA and prepare responses to all external inquiries and media queries
- Ensure
coordination, synergies and coherence with communications officers of the
partner institutions of the EAC and beyond.
- Performing
any other duty as the Executive Secretary may from time to time direct
Key Performance Indicators
- Public
Communication Strategy, communication policy and procedures developed and
updated periodically
- Resource
packs, e.g. brochures, journals, in house newsletters, promotional materials
and annual reports developed in the year
- Number
and reports of educational forums and conferences coordinated for IUCEA
- Updated
contacts inventory/directory of stakeholders, partners and media in the
region and internationally
Minimum Job Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or related
discipline from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications
Training in Public Relations will be an added advantage
Work Experience
Minimum eight (8) years working in Public Relations/ Communication: three (3) years must be at senior level in a reputable organization.
Key Competencies
Excellent communication ability in English is essential and
good working knowledge of an additional official language of the East African
Community (Kiswahili or French ) would be an advantage, must be able to manage
diversity, conflict and change. Have proposal writing, Creative report/speech
writing and presentation, conceptual, analytical, public relations, excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, planning, negotiation, networking,
judgment, and decision-making skills. S/He must be computer literate and
proficient in MS Office suite and common desktop publishing software such as
CorelDraw, Publisher etc.
Tenure and Remuneration
As per the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, the successful applicant for this post shall serve for a five year term renewable once. A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the EAC Professional Job Grades and Diplomatic status shall be offered to the suitable candidate. Additional details on these packages may be obtained from the undersigned.
Age Limit
Applicants should not be more than 55 years as the EAC retirement age is 60 years.
Notification
The successful candidate shall be notified of his/her appointment by the 2nd week of December, 2021 to give him/her enough time to also give notice to his/her employer.
Submission of Applications
The deadline for submission of application forms to the
IUCEA Secretariat is 20th September, 2021. Application forms should be filled
online accompanied with the following:
- Certified
copies of the applicant’s degree awards
- Up
to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Addresses
of three referees, one of which should be of the current immediate
supervisor.
- Any
other relevant supporting documents
Complete the online form on this link https://bit.ly/3yZqbfp and
submit application documents electronically to the following address marked
as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SENIOR CORPORATE AND PUBLIC
COMMUNICATION OFFICER”:
The Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
P.O. Box 7110,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256
251/2
E-mail: recruit@iucea.org
NOTE :
- Because
of Covid 19 pandemic, IUCEA will not accept hand delivered applications.
Applicants must complete application forms as indicated above.
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
