Deputy Director Public and Corporate Affairs Employment Opportunity – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Job Title:    Deputy Director Public and Corporate Affairs

Organization: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports: Executive Director

Reference: HRM 77/184/04 Vol. 4

 

About US:

Kampala Capital City Authority is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament that is responsible for the operations of the capital city of Kampala in Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The incumbent will be responsible to the Executive Director for performing the following duties:-

• Developing the annual public relations and communications work plan and coordinate implementation in line with the approved budget;
• Developing, reviewing and updating the public relations and communications policies of the Authority as per the KCCA objectives and core values;
• Planning, monitoring and coordinating implementation of the corporate social responsibility and the corporate social investments activities of the Authority in line with the Authority Business Plan;
• Representing the Authority at local, regional and international events to identify learning points and engage Directors on the key issues identified in line with the public relations policies and procedures;
• Receiving and reviewing complaints, responding to queries and advising stakeholders and making recommendations to the Executive Director in line with the departmental policy, and guidelines;
• Managing the performance and development of staff under direct supervision in accordance with the Performance Management guidelines;
• Keeping close contact and watch media houses on publications/stories that may affect the reputation of the Authority;
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of programs aiming at promoting the Authority visibility among the public by proactively monitoring to ensure that the Authority’s events and achievements attract attention and publicity in the media.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Mass Communication (Public Relations option); or Journalism; or any other related course from a recognized University/Institution plus a Master’s Degree in either Journalism; or Mass Communication from a recognized University /Institution. Applicants should possess a of a Post Graduate Diploma in Management; or any other related course from a recognised University /Institution of higher learning.
• Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience in Public Relations, three (3) of which should have been gained at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• Minimum Age: 35 years

 

Competencies:

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

• Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Records Management Skills, Mobilization Skills, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online:-

Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –

• Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcript and Certificates).
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

 

Application Process:

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• Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
• If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
• Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs in the menu. Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
• Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
• View the job details and click apply.
• Review your application and submit.
• You can only apply for one (1) post. Applying for more than one (1) post will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

Emphasis: –

• Only online applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
• Candidates shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted.
• Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid Identity Card.
• Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;
• Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
• In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

Deadline: 26^th October 2023