Principal Communications Officer at Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)

Job Description

Job purpose
To develop and monitor implementation of Communication, information dissemination and public relations plans and programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• To advise the management team on communication issues, strategies and usage of communication platforms.
• Guide staff under his/her jurisdiction in planning, preparation and dissemination of information.
• To plan and supervise the implementation of information dissemination programs, public relations and open government sessions.
• Coordinates strategies for internal and external communication and information management.
• To assess risks, develop and implement crisis communication management strategies.
• To assure quality of content for media and public dissemination.
• Liaise and network with media, state and non-state stakeholders in publicity and public relations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Commission on information and communications management.
• Review information and communication material.
• To supervise and appraise staff under his/her jurisdiction.
• Guides coordination of press conferences and media briefings for the Commission.
• Prepare and submit work plans, budgets and performance reports for the Unit to relevant authorities;
• Any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job/person specifications
Academic qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or any other related qualification.
• A Master’s degree in the above related field from a recognized institution is a must.
• CIPR qualification.

Work Experience
• At least six (6) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been at of Senior Communication Officer in Government or equivalent level from a reputable organization.

Required Competences;
Technical;
• Planning, organizing and coordination
• Adherence to quality standards
• Innovativeness
• Analytical skills
• Written and oral communication

Behavioral;
• Teamwork, leadership and Networking
• Ethics and integrity
• Accountability
• Time management
• Good Communication skills
Job application procedure
Applicants should submit their applications using Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3), to the Commission Headquarters with the following attachments in triplicates: Detailed Curriculum vitae (one of the two referees should be the current employer or most recent employer), copies of academic transcripts, certificates, appointment letters where applicable, three passport size photographs and a copy national Identity card.

The application forms can be obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Kampala or on Public Service Commission website: or on the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) website should be addressed to the Secretary, Equal Opportunities Commission, P.O. Box 27672, Kampala and physically submit not later than 18th September 2023.

Please Note: –
• Only successful candidates at any stage shall be contacted;
• Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with the certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates including the
• Degree Transcript and Certificate, and a valid National Identity card;
• Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts;
• Staff who are already serving officers with requisite requirements are encouraged to apply for promotional posts through respective supervisors/Heads of
• Departments;
• In case of any inquiry, applicants can call Telephone Number:0414 223 234