Oil Industry Jobs – Communications Officer – SeaOwl Energy Services
Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: SeaOwl Energy Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
SeaOwl manages the complete recruitment cycle from sourcing, recruitment, mobilization and personnel planning for energy customers. It is specialized in highly-skilled profiles and the underlying activity of designees / staff mainly covers drilling and off-shore oil rig management. It also provides scalable, integrated operations & maintenance resources and services covering the lifecycle of energy assets, as well as tele-operated surveillance and maintenance services.
On behalf of our Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for a competent Communications Officer to join our Team at our Clients office in Kampala in their Corporate Affairs Department. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of assigned tasks and work diligently under pressure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the External Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator, the job holder will be responsible for the following tasks;
- Work with the communications team to plan and implement external communication strategies for the Company, the integrated project and the Company brand in Uganda
- Support the research and writing of communications content for publications, digital and social media engagements in consultation with operational teams within the company
- Maintain regular updates of the Company media databases, assist with planning and organizing of interviews, press conferences, corporate events and other media-oriented activities
- Identify opportunities for maximizing brand visibility and positive coverage e.g. through press trips, media interviews, events
- Coordinate and plan events including the development of agendas and speeches and identification of required goods and services
- Participate in the development of the organization’s internal and external digital and social media
- Strategize and ensure streamlined execution of communications on all available platforms
- Ensure conformity of Company branded publications, items, gifts, and others in line with the group’s Brand charter.
- Charter daily coordination of activities between the department and other departments, agencies/production houses and /related services providers to ensure timely fulfilment of deliverables
- Manage the Corporate Affairs events calendar, meeting minutes including appropriate recording and archiving of documents
- Close monitoring of NGOs physical events and online activities to maintain knowledge of key issues, influential personalities within the industry, communities and special interest groups
- in order to help inform NGO communication strategies and address concerns regarding company operations
- Evaluate Sponsorship requests and propose those that ensure mutually beneficial partnerships for company consideration
- Participate in crisis communication and Issues management as stipulated in the crisis communications strategy and procedure
- Carry out other general communications tasks that may arise in the Communications team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a University degree in journalism, communications or a similar discipline.
- Four years’ experience in similar work environments
- Excellent writing and speaking skills. Fluency in English, French a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to initiate research, innovate and keep updated on current communications technologies, techniques and trends.
- Team player, target oriented, flexible, self-driven and good cultural understanding with ability to work under minimum supervision
- Well-developed computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and desktop publishing; experience working with Adobe design tools is an added advantage.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong ability to prioritize and think creatively as well as possess good problem-solving skills.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the criteria as outlined above and are ready to take on this challenge, please send us your CV ONLY via email: career.ea@seaowlgroup.com
Tel.: +256 (0) 706 444 500
NB: Subject of your email should be the position you are applying for. Do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any question or need any clarifications.
Deadline: 1st March 2021
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