Principal Public Relations Officer job at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) | Apply Now

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