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Are you looking for Communications jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Communications Specialist job at Aga Khan University (AKU)
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Dedicated to improving school performance through better teaching and management
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. AKU has offers academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.
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Communications Specialist job at Aga Khan University (AKU)
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Organisation: Aga Khan University (AKU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Communications Specialist will be tasked with executing strategic communication and marketing plans to enhance the public image of The Aga Khan University in Uganda, including The Aga Khan University Hospital. This role aims to strengthen stakeholder relationships, engage media, and contribute to reputation management.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Draft, implement, and evaluate internal and external communications plans to support communications priorities.
Build strong strategic internal and external communication plans for AKU, U.
Support media relations and event communications that will raise the profile of the University and its hospital locally and regionally.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with journalists, media houses, and bloggers in Uganda.
Effective mentorship and coaching of internal stakeholders and teams.
Efficient administration of marketing and communications functions.
Develop an annual communications plan and budget.
Content development for different communications materials and platforms.
Management of the website and social media channels
Coordination of crisis management communications
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or equivalent, from a recognized university
Three to five years’ experience in marketing, communications, media relations, public relations, or related fields.
Professional marketing qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (OM) or any other relevant professional qualification, will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in Luganda will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please send your application letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications, and copies of professional certificates to hr.uganda@aku.edu
Deadline: 21st March 2025 by 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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