Communication Officer

Job Title: Communications Officer

Salary Scale: URSB 6

Reports to: Senior Communications Officer

Directly Supervises: None

No of Positions:    One (1)

Date of Advert: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2025 – 17:00 hours

Job Purpose

To implement communication and public relations plans, strategies and programmes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Arranging press conferences and other public appearances.
    • Organizing tours, visits, open days and exhibitions and other promotional events.
    • Assembling and disseminating press and other media releases and publications.
    • Conducting research to understand public opinion and identify communication opportunities.
    • Implementing communication plans to address potential crises.
    • Responding to media inquiries and requests.
    • Monitoring and analyzing media coverage of URSB.
    • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and maintain open communication.
    • Updating information on social media platforms, engaging with users, and monitoring online conversations.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

    • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Mass Communications, Journalism, Communication Studies or Public Relations from a recognised University or institution.

Work Experience

    • Nil

Key Competences

Technical

    • Good communication skills
    • Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
    • Understanding of media policies, laws & standards
    • Information Technology
    • Analytical skills

Behavioral

    • Teamwork
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Innovativeness
    • Ethics and integrity
    • Time management

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