• Implement the Makerere University Communications policy; • Provide Leadership in development and implementation of Communication strategies and plans in collaboration with the Colleges; • Serve as Secretariat to the office of the Vice Chancellor in all communications fora of Makerere University; • Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, execution, accountability and reporting on communications and International Relations; • Write news articles, reports and periodicals; • Constructively engage the media to build a positive image of the University; • Represent the Communications and International Relations Office in strategic fora in Makerere University and beyond.

• Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations or Literature in English; • Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations. • Experience • Must have relevant experience in Public Relations of not less than nine (9) years, three (3) of which must have been at a level of Principal Public Relations Officer from a reputable organization. • Skills/Competences • Leadership and supervisory skills; • Ability to build, lead and work with teams; • Computer literacy; • Excellent Interpersonal, communication and reporting skills; • Quick judgment and decision making; • Ability to initiate change. • Age: Below 55 years