Information & Public Education Officer(The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda)job opportunity

Job title:  Information & Public Education Officer
Company: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Senior Information & Public Education Officer
Salary Scale: PC 4
Ref: P3/EXT/22/13
Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
    To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
    To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications  of persons holding office in Parliament;
    To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
    To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
    To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
    To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary:
The Information & Public Education Officer will gather news and information on Parliament for dissemination and broadcast

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Coordinate the research and documentation functions in the department
    Liaise with public and private organizations for acquisition of news and  information vital to parliamentary committees
    Coordinate media accreditation and other activities of the UPPA at Parliament and produce scripts for the media houses as required
    Write articles for publication in newspaper columns an generate and respond to FAQs on the website and any other information requests
    Develop radio and television talk show schedules
    Prepare and provide the content / information for posting on the Parliament website, anti update information on the electronic notice board
    Generate content for brochures and guidebooks as well as manage the production of the Parliamentary newsletter and other publications
    Prepare information kits for use during public education programmes
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should possess an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism and Communication, or an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with Communication and Public Relations studied as subjects from a recognized University/Institution
    Good writing skills
    Good oral communication and public speaking skills
    Ability to work well with the media
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision

Age Limit: 21 -27 Years

How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission, P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.
Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.