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About the Organisation
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC was incorporated as a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda in June 2015. Our overall function is to handle the Government of Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and to ensure State participation in petroleum activities. The company is also mandated to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream, and downstream ventures initially locally and eventually internationally.
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Uganda
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations."
The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page.
Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.unoc.co.ug/.
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Senior Communications Officer job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
UNOC is seeking an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer with a strong background in media relations and digital communications to drive the company's brand and communication strategies.
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Affairs
JOB TITLE: Senior Communications Officer (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Head of Corporate Relations
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Head of Corporate Relations in managing day-to-day activities related to promoting UNOC across all media and digital platforms in line with the annual communications plan and social media content calendar.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications are expected to be submitted from Monday 10th February 2025 and not later than Friday 28th February 2025 by 23:59 Hours (11:59PM EAT)
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ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’level, A’level, Degree certificates.
Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) is allowed. Where attachments are more than 1MB, candidates are advised to break them down before uploading.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
“UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies to any candidates during the recruitment process. Report any form of solicitation to +256312444629”
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the annual communications plan and social media content calendar.
Maintain and regularly update a databank of media personalities.
Guide media agencies in the development and execution of activities aligned with the communications plan and social media content calendar.
Coordinate media engagements for product launches and related initiatives.
Collaborate with the Senior PR Officer to handle logistics for press conferences, interviews, and media tours.
Oversee the management and implementation of the UNOC brand guidelines.
Lead visual brand-building activities, supervising both internal and external teams responsible for creating branding materials.
Manage all internal communications for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Supervise content management on the UNOC intranet, coordinating closely with relevant departments.
Develop digital media analyses and provide insights from media trends and news.
Maintain strong relationships with external media agencies.
Mentor and develop junior staff members.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mass Communication, Commerce, Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Languages and Linguistics, or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
Membership to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is a mandatory requirement.
At least six (6) years of relevant experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in a reputable corporate entity.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Proven experience managing social media content and/or digital media channels for large organizations.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills.
Proven track record of working across functions and business units.
Business acumen.
Expertise in creative writing and content creation.
Copywriting.
Digital media management.
Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Strong information management skills.
Experience in contractor (agency) management.
