Public Relations Officer [Job Vacancy in Uganda]

Job Title: Public Relations Officer  

About our client:

Our Client in the Oil and Gas sector seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the job vacancy above (PR officer).

Job Responsibilities:

• To execute public relations strategies of the company in Block-I to ensure the good image of the affiliate and the Group.
• To organise and supervise the official visits in the operated areas.
• To contribute to establishment and maintenance of a media network in the districts of the operated areas under the supervision of the external communication coordinator.
• To contribute to establishment and maintenance of a network of local stakeholders in relation with the community liaison officers.
• To liaise with and answer enquiries from stakeholders such as media, community members and leaders under the supervision of the Corporate Affairs Manager.
• To implement an integrated strategic communication plan to advance the companies relationship with key stakeholders in the Albertine-Graben region.
• To organize and coordinating field visits at Total exploration area.
• To liaise with cross functional teams.
• To promote and increase the visibility of company activities, policies and initiatives in the region.
• To foster community relations through events such as, meetings, open days and through involvement in community initiatives, in relation with the community liaison officers, tourism liaison officers.
• To develop and maintain a database of media contacts and manage media engagements in the regions.
• To Develop and design key messages to effectively impact the targeted stakeholders (interpretation, illustrations, choice of medium, leaflets and videos and others).
• To distribute press releases to targeted audiences. Assigned other duties that may arise.

Qualifications & Experience

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