JOB DETAILS:

Description

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique Human Resources Consultancy Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of roofing sheets and has the widest range of roofing products in galvanized, aluminium-zinc coated and pre-painted material. Our client is looking for a competent and experienced External Affairs Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Position overview

To implement and support the External and Corporate Affairs strategy that should adequately support the company’s growing mandate and strategic direction.

Reports To: Head External & Corporate Affairs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Social Investment

• Coordinate CSI outreach activities in line with the CSI policy/guideline
• Conduct CSI activities as per the guidelines and plan
• Consolidate findings from CSI activities and activities and submit reports
• Follow up and provide support to CSI activities executed
• CSI sensitization campaigns based on the company CSI pillars

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan
• Identify potential and complementary partners, resources, and participants locally, regionally, and nationally to work with company.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the company, to help identify their needs.
• Developing and promoting the company brand among stakeholders

Public Relations and Communications

• Develop and implement the company communication plan
• Prepare for media interviews, develop messages to deliver to clients and employees, and suggest new initiatives to keep company on the cutting edge of communication with their stakeholders.
• Maintain company Media relations and management, write and draft brand storytelling articles
• Coordinate Public relations activities e,.g. press briefs at events like the dealers’ conference, prepare packets of information to distribute to the media and preparing executives to speak at news conferences.
• Media analysis devise strategies to position the company brand.
• In collaboration with other business sections, build and maintain strong relationships with external key publics to ensure proper dissemination of the Communication and stakeholder Education, e.g. new brands/products.
• Monitors performance of communication strategy in line with the performance management framework.

Academic/Professional qualifications, work experience, knowledge & skills

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Professional qualification in PR and Communication
• Professional registration: Added Advantage

Experience Required:

• General work experience (years): A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position from a reputable organisation
• Industry: Good knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry
• Added Advantage: Specific experience in corporate affairs

Key Competencies And Skills:

• High-quality written skills and practical experience in drafting material including key messages, reports and proposals.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Decision-Making Skills

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-EAO-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com