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Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.
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Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is the national statistical agency mandated to coordinate, supervise, and monitor the National Statistical System (NSS) to ensure the production of quality, timely, and relevant official statistics for informed decision-making and national development. With a strong reputation for statistical excellence and integrity, UBOS plays a critical role in shaping Uganda’s socio-economic planning by providing data used by government, private sector, civil society, and development partners.
The organization fosters a professional and collaborative work culture that values competence, integrity, and innovation, offering diverse career opportunities, structured training programs, and flexible work arrangements to enhance employee growth and effectiveness. Established by the UBOS Act of 1998, the Bureau has evolved into a modern data-centric institution that leverages advanced technology and international best practices in data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Its business model focuses on decentralization and inclusivity, with statistical offices across all regions of Uganda ensuring nationwide coverage and accessibility.
UBOS is grounded in core values of professionalism, objectivity, user-focus, and accountability, and is committed to corporate social responsibility through promoting statistical literacy, engaging with communities during census and surveys, and supporting evidence-based governance. For more information, visit www.ubos.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
24 Jan 2025
Job Title
Principal Public Relations Officer job at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Public Relations Officer
Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Reference: UBOS/PPRO/01/2025
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.
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Deadline: 24th January 2025
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How to Apply
Review, update and implement the PR and Media relations strategy, and the Content strategy.
Review, update, educate and ensure compliance with the internal communication crisis management plan.
Initiate and drive online and social media programs for publicity to create awareness of the Bureau.
Collaborate with the Section of Dissemination and Communication to create public and media statistical focused content and plan for its timely dissemination to meet UBOS’ priority audience needs.
Draft responses to media queries on matters of statistical nature in consultation with the respective Heads of Dept and Executive Director.
Establish, collaborate and maintain media relationships and manage all media accounts.
Manage engagements in the Office of the Executive Director, media interviews, press conferences and organize publicity activities to build awareness of the Bureau’s products in collaboration with respective statistical departments.
Identify and address risk issues in the media that might damage the public’s perception about UBOS and her partners.
Draft, review internal communication products e.g., bulletins, newsletters, podcasts, videos.
Compile and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Coordinate the development of the department’s annual budget, workplan, procurement plan and training plan.
Supervise, develop staff in the department and conduct performance appraisals.
Prepare and submit timely accountability for resources.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time
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A Masters’ degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public and Media Relations or any other relevant field is an added advantage
A Post Graduate Diploma qualification in Media Studies, Public Relations or any other relevant field.
An Honors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies.
Experience and Other requirements:
6 years’ experience with at least two (2) years at Senior Officer level.
Professional qualification in communications.
Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Communication skills.
Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer applications
Proven leadership skills
Objectivity and independence
Possess the ability to work as a team.
Analytical, interpersonal and change management skills.
