Wednesday 13 June 2012

Senior Public Officer Job Vacancy at Capital Markets Authority


Job Title: Senior Public Officer

Job Description

Senior Public Officer

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was established by virtueof the Capital Markets Authority Act Cap 84 Laws of Uganda as a semi autonomous body responsible for the promotion, development and regulation of the capital Markets industry in Uganda. The Authority would like to fill the following positions that exist within its establishment;

Job Titte:Senior Public Officer
Reports to: Public Education Manager

Strategic objective of the job:

Develop, Implement and Monitor Public Education programmes and activities in line with the CMA Public Education and Communication Strategy.

Key Result Areas:

Design and implement Public Education activities and initiatives

Plan and prepare content, layout and design of Public Education Publications

Develop activity and funding proposals for Public Education initiatives

Monitor and evaluate the impact of Public Education activities Manage Public Education inquiries and queries from stakeholders and the general public

Any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time

Person specification:

Minimum qualification:

An honours Bachelor’s degree in,Mass Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related discipline

Minimum experience

Have at least 3 years experience in communications, marketing, and public relations in a reputable organization. Experience in financial education, product development and events management will be an added advantage.

Age: Not above 30 years of age

Relevant additional qualities & skills:

•    ’ High Integrity & professionalism Result & team oriented Ability to work under tight deadlines

Desirable interpersonal skills Good oral communication, report writing & presentation skills

Salary:A Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance will be offered to the successful applicants.



How to Apply

Applications will be accepted from Ugandan Nationals only. Interested applicants should submittheir applications clearly marked with the position applied for together with:

Current Curriculum including a day time telephone contact Names and contadts of three referees who can testify to the applicants abilities, working experience and integrity Photocopies of academic transcripts, certificates and/or testimonials not later than 15th June 2012 to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Capital Markets Authority 14 Parliament Avenue Jubilee Insurance Centre 8th Floor,

P.O. Box 24565 Kampala, Uganda Or

Email: info@cmauganda.co.ug

Please check for further details on CMA website: www.cmauganda.co.ug Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.