Communications – WAKISO DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sector Head

NAKAREMBE PROSSIE
SENNIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (SCO)

Sector’s Mandate

Promote Transparency and Accountability: Provide accurate and timely information to the public about the district’s activities, decisions, and services.
Enhance Public Awareness: Educate the public about the district’s programs, services, and initiatives, and promote civic engagement.
Build and Maintain the District’s Image: Foster a positive image of the district through effective communication, public relations, and branding.
Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including citizens, media, partners, and other government agencies, to build relationships and promote collaboration.
Support Development Initiatives: Provide communication support to development initiatives and programs, ensuring that they are effectively promoted and implemented.
Manage Crisis Communication: Handle crisis communication effectively to protect the district’s reputation and maintain public trust.

Core Functions

Developing and Implementing Communication Strategies: Creating effective communication plans to promote the district’s activities, programs, and services.
Media Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with media houses, journalists, and other stakeholders to ensure positive coverage of the district’s activities.
Information Dissemination: Providing accurate and timely information to the public, stakeholders, and media about the district’s programs and services.
Crisis Communication: Handling crisis communication effectively to protect the district’s reputation and maintain public trust.
Content Creation: Developing engaging content for various communication channels, including social media, press releases, and newsletters.
Public Relations: Enhancing the district’s image and reputation through effective public relations strategies.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Working with other departments, stakeholders, and partners to achieve communication goals.

Core Values

Accountability: Ensuring responsible management of the environmental resources.
Sustainability: Promoting practices that minimize harm to the environment.
Collaboration: Working with stake holders to achieve environmental goals.
Innovation: Encouraging creative solutions to environmental challenges.
Integrity: Upholding ethical standards decision making.