International Relations Officer at Uganda Martyrs University in Uganda

Job No. UMU/VC/01/2011

Reporting to: Vice-Chancellor

Duty Station: UMU Nkozi

Main Function: To provide information and assistance to international students and faculty

Qualifications:

The candidate should have a Masters degree in International Relations, Marketing or Mass communication. A PhD is an added advantage.

Accountability Profile

* To market Uganda Martyrs University in the East African Community and COMESA. *To attract faculty and students from other countries. * To give advice and assistance to both prospective faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate international students at the University. * To provide information about the courses offered, entry requirements, accommodation, fees structure and application procedures. *To assist the international faculty and students to obtain resident visas. *To welcome and induct new faculty and students to the University and provide them with relevant information about the University and the Country at large. * To work hand in hand with the Public Relations Officer to offer prospective faculty and students the necessary support from the time they start their application to Uganda Martyrs University to the time they leave the University. * To organize functions that may bring them together and enable them to share their respective cultures and national celebrations with other faculty and students. *To work hand in hand with the Public Relations Officer to ensure that the concerned are properly guided regarding social life at campus and Uganda in general. *To promote Uganda Martyrs University’s interests outside Uganda. *To liaise with Uganda Martyrs University Officers/Offices outside Uganda. * To take on any other duty that may be required by the University from time to time.

How to apply:

All applications should reach the Director, Human Resources by 8th August 2011. Applications for each post must be accompanied with an up- to -date C.V, copies of relevant documents (academic transcripts, certificates and awards), a current day telephone contact and email address. Each application should be accompanied by two confidential recommendations in sealed envelopes from respectable referees.

Uganda Martyrs is an equal opportunity employer. All the positions are based at Uganda Martyrs University. University employees can be assigned to work in any of its campuses and branches.

Applications should be addressed to:

Director, Human Resources

Uganda Martyrs University

P.O Box 5498, Kampala