Job Title: Communication & Public Relations Manager
Organization: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 84) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, 2009 and the Collective Investment Schemes Act, 2003.
Job Summary: The Communication & Public Relations Manager is responsible for creating, delivering and evaluating campaigns and initiatives that lead to the effective positioning and promotion of the Authority via its internal and external communications channels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulates, implements and continuously reviews a high-quality communication, Public Relations (PR) and public education strategy in line with CMA’s strategic plan.
- Ensures CMA’s visibility among its target audiences through updating the information posted on CMA’s website, social media handles, and in print and electronic media. This may include periodically communicating on behalf of the Authority as delegated by the CEO.
- Periodically advises the CEO and management on communication and public relations issues.
- Develops and implements corporate communication and public relations policies, procedures, operational plans and messages of the Authority.
- Develops and disseminates public education literature/ material. This includes publishing the Authority’s annual reports and strategic plan. 6) Prepares and manages the Communication and Public Relations budget.
- Organizes public coverage of CMA events including but not limited to press conferences, media interviews, conferences and workshops, as necessary.
- Manages internal communication for the Authority.
- Plans, monitors and coordinates the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in line with the strategic plan, mission and core values of CMA. (Subject to availability of funding).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an honours degree in Mass Communication, Marketing or other related field from a recognised university.
- Membership to the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) or a related professional body is an added advantage.
- A post-graduate qualification in Communication, Marketing or a related field is an added advantage.
- Five years of experience at a senior level, in corporate affairs management, communication, PR or marketing. Experience in the financial services industry will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable interest in the capital markets industry.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and experience in managing digital content management systems e.g. social media platforms and management suites.
- Experience in writing, editing or producing written communication for targeted audiences.
- Experience handling crisis communication will be an advantage
- Advanced communication and collaboration skills across a range of audiences including corporate, academic, governing bodies and the wider public
- Relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to conceptualise, create and deliver an organisational communications strategy
- Excellent social communication skills in addition to a high level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound organisational and administrative abilities Ability to work unsupervised.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent skills in the use of key Microsoft office suite applications. Energy, flair, adaptability and a willingness to learn and impart knowledge to others.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send via email (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) in a single attachment, and should not exceed 10MB) their applications together with a recent CV (with information on 3 refererees), copies of Academic Transcripts and/or Certificates. Applications should be sent to: careers@cmauganda.co.ug and addressed to:
The Director Human Resources & Administration Capital Markets Authority,
8th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre 1 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo
P.O. Box 24565, Kampala, Uganda
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Your application will only be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the above stated requirements, including submission of documents in standard file types. Zipped files, links and / or multiple attachments are not acceptable.
Deadline: 6th April 2023 by 5:00pm