DEPARTMENT : CORPORATE AFFAIRS
JOB TITLE : COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – (1 VACANCY)
REPORTS TO : SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE : SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN, ENGAGE AND INFORM KEY AUDIENCES, SUPPORTING THE COMPANY’S VISION, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS OBJECTIVES.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1) Support the implementation of the annual communications and stakeholder engagement plan.
2) Support internal communications initiatives through the development of employee newsletters, intranet content, staff notices, leadership messages, and engagement campaigns.
3) Manage and regularly update content on the corporate website and intranet, ensuring information is accurate, timely, relevant, and aligned with corporate messaging.
4) Develop, package, and disseminate communication content across internal communication platforms, including email, WhatsApp, newsletters, and other employee engagement channels.
5) Support management of the Company’s social media platforms through content creation, scheduling, monitoring, audience engagement, and reporting.
6) Monitor media coverage and online conversations relating to the Company and prepare regular media monitoring and analysis reports.
7) Support media engagement activities including press conferences, media briefings, interviews, field visits, and other media relations initiatives.
8) Support photography, videography, and multimedia content development for corporate communication initiatives.
9) Maintain an organized database of communication materials, photographs, videos, publications, and other communication.
10)Measure and report on the performance of communication activities and digital communication channels.
11)Any other duties that might be assigned to you.
Qualifications & Experience
1) Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, International Relations, Languages and Linguistics, Information Management systems, or any other relevant degree.
2) Minimum (4) years of relevant experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media, Digital Communications, Marketing Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field.
3) A recognized professional Communications Certification or post graduate training is an added advantage
4) Membership of relevant or related nationally recognized professional bodies is an added advantage.5) Demonstrated experience managing social media content and/or digital media channels is essential.
Skills and Competencies
a) Basic knowledge in graphic design and content creation
b) Excellent writing and communication skills.
c) Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
d) Excellent Organizational skills
e) Proven Business acumen
f) Creative writing and content creation skills
g) Copywriting skills
h) Proficiency in Digital Communications
i) Ability to effectively engage across a spectrum of stakeholders
j) Information management
k) Events management skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE
recruitment system accessible through this link https://www.unoc.co.ug/careeropportunities/
Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 11th September 2026 by
11:59pm EAT.
Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of the required academic
documents only e.g. Relevant Degree Transcript, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters.
Please note that only applications submitted through the UNOC recruitment system
shall be considered.
NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at
any stage of the recruitment process.
Forward any enquiries regarding this advert to recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug
