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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is Uganda’s premier social security provider, committed to ensuring financial security for workers by offering provident fund services that promote long-term savings for retirement, sickness, and other social welfare needs. Established in 1985, NSSF has become a highly respected institution, recognized for its trustworthiness, efficiency, and significant role in the country’s financial ecosystem, with millions of Ugandans relying on its services.
The organization fosters a professional, inclusive, and collaborative work culture, offering its employees opportunities for growth, career development, and work-life balance in an environment that values integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. With a business model based on collecting contributions from employees and employers, NSSF provides a wide range of services including pension plans, medical benefits, and a variety of welfare programs, all underpinned by cutting-edge technology and strong financial management practices.
The Fund operates on a national scale, with its reach expanding to various regions across Uganda, positively impacting the lives of workers, their families, and communities. Core values such as transparency, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence guide NSSF’s operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on promoting financial literacy, supporting education, and advancing economic empowerment programs. For more information, visit www.nssfug.org.
Public Relations Officer job at National Social Security Fund
National Social Security Fund
Job purpose:
The Public Relations Officer will assist in the planning and implementation of the Fund’s communications/public relations programs, internal and external communication between NSSF and its various publics.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Build and maintain media relations with relevant sections of the media especially reporters and other working media.
Organise and hold press conferences to publicise the Fund's key milestones/initiatives.
Maintain an updated list of all key media contacts, all key stakeholders, and photo and video archives of the Fund for reference as and when required.
Monitor NSSF coverage in all media daily, monthly, and annually compile media analysis reports periodically and maintain an updated online media portal.
Draft media kits for planned and ad-hoc initiatives, statements, memos, regrets, and responses to requests for donations, and maintain donations register.
Participate in the implementation of the NSSF Sustainability/CSR program and other public relations-related activities.
Coordinate staff participation in Sustainability/CSR activities, Corporate League, and internal sports activities
Participate in planning and execution of the Fund‘s internal and external events.
Liaise with the PR agency to ensure tasks are executed in a timely manner and to ensure quality work.
Participate in the implementation of approved stakeholder management strategy to ensure mutual understanding and enhance their relationship with the Fund.
Ensure timely payments to suppliers and maintain a record of supplier payments, timely media facilitation for press conferences and other media events.
Provide support to Brand & Marketing and Product Development sections whenever necessary to advance the role of Marketing & Corporate Affairs Department
Plan and provide editorial support for the Fund’s internal publications and other cross-functional communications materials.
Participate in the implementation of the Fund‘s Internal Communications Strategy.
Coordinate staff participation in internal communications campaigns and other initiatives.

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Education Requirements:
A degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field from an accredited University.
Related Job Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience in a busy media house and 3 years as a PR practitioner in a busy environment
Interested individuals should click the link below to fill out the application form:
Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.
and also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief of People and Culture to recruitment@nssfug.org by Friday 26th January 2024