Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Job Placement – Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Job Title: Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Organization: Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Corporate Affairs
About US:
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013 and incorporated under the Company’s Act 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is; “To handle the State’s Commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry.”
Job Summary: Senior Corporate Affairs Officer will support the creative development of key internal and external Corporate Affairs (CA) content and material to ensure high impact of key internal and external events including workshops, calls, town halls, conferences, press events and any other event.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will support proactive and reactive internal employee communications.
- Lead the channel management of existing internal communication channels (email and intranet) and the development of new channels e.g. News weaver and plasma screens.
- Lead in the creation of engaging content across all communication channels suited to targeted audience groups.
- Work closely with outside vendors/agencies for design and execution of advertising campaigns, trade show exhibitions, mail campaigns and seminars.
- Create communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products including graphics, product collateral, logos or other promotional products.
- Analyse customer requirements, develop messaging architecture and competitive positioning, specifies vehicles/projects, secures resources, communicates project development and drives creative development processes.
- Lead the creation and delivery of agreed internal and external communications campaigns (with guidance from Head Corporate Affairs)
- Develop communication consistency through Brand and tone of voice guidelines and bring the values to life in everything that UNOC does.
- Prepare and submit accurate stakeholder engagement reports and dashboards representing effects of interventions on targeted stakeholders.
- Provide timely support and assistance to the Head Corporate Affairs and the rest of the team where required.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Senior Corporate Affairs Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in a Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or languages and linguistics.
- Possession of a post graduate or master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or any related field is an added advantage.
- At least six (6) years’ experience in corporate stakeholder engagement & management or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with Stakeholders
- Possession of other qualifications in the oil and gas sector or related field from internationally recognised institutions is an added advantage.
- Internationally recognised professional qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognised professional bodies is an added advantage.
- Previous exposure and experience in internal and external communications roles which supports the effective delivery of the respective digital channels.
- Must have drive, confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
- Must have a high level of integrity.
- Highly flexible and positive approach to change
- Creative thinking and innovative in approach to communication
- Good track record of working across functions and businesses
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex communication issues, recognising business wide implications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Exceptional time management, planning and organisational skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed and signed applications form, download here, together with certified copies of academic certificates addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. The applications should be delivered through registered mail and courier will also be received. Applications must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents.
Address to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda National Oil Company Ltd,
Plot 15, Yusuf Lule Road,
P.O. Box 36316, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 12th July 2019 by 5:00pm
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