Job Title: Communications Officer

Salary Scale: URSB 6

Reports to: Senior Communications Officer

Directly Supervises: None

No of Positions:    One (1)

Date of Advert: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2025 – 17:00 hours

Job Purpose

To implement communication and public relations plans, strategies and programmes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Arranging press conferences and other public appearances.

Organizing tours, visits, open days and exhibitions and other promotional events.

Assembling and disseminating press and other media releases and publications.

Conducting research to understand public opinion and identify communication opportunities.

Implementing communication plans to address potential crises.

Responding to media inquiries and requests.

Monitoring and analyzing media coverage of URSB.

Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and maintain open communication.

Updating information on social media platforms, engaging with users, and monitoring online conversations.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Mass Communications, Journalism, Communication Studies or Public Relations from a recognized University or institution.

Work Experience

Nil

Key Competences

Technical

Good communication skills

Planning, Organizing and Coordinating

Understanding of media policies, laws & standards

Information Technology

Analytical skills

Behavioral

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Innovativeness

Ethics and integrity

Time management

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