Communications Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | April 4, 2025 |
Category | Communication Government Public Relations |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
DUTIES:
- Identifying pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;
- Implementing public relations and information dissemination programmes;
- Responding to information related concerns and queries from the public;
- Disseminating materials (newsletters, brochures, etc.) for raising awareness about the Ministry and other Government programmes;
- Updating a repository (electronic and / or otherwise) of records on press releases and other relevant communication materials;
- Conducting research and providing content on specific issues on media platforms;
- Liaising with other Government communication entities for appropriate information dissemination whenever necessary;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Applying Instructions
1. Mandatory requirements for Applicants: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents ('O' Level, and 'A' Level certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;
Application Process
2. Application Process:
a) Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
b) Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
c) If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
d) Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu. Select the Advert in order to view the jobs therein.
e) Click on the job of your choice from the list of advertised jobs.
f) View the job details and click apply.
g) Review your application and submit.
h) You can only apply for one (1) post. Applying for more than one (1) post will lead to automatic disqualification.
Emphasis
3. Emphasis: -
a) Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system of the Public Service Commission will be considered.
b) Only candidates shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted.
c) Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them original copies of academic documents ('O' and 'A' level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid Identity Card.
d) Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;
e) Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
f) In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug