Vacancy title:
Events and Public Relations Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management, Advertising & Public Relations, Restaurant & Hospitality, Media, Communications & Writing, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Pearl of Africa Hotel

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview

The Events & Public Relations Manager is responsible for positioning the hotel as a premier luxury destination for high profile events while safeguarding and enhancing the hotel's public image locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute weddings, conferences, corporate functions, diplomatic events, and VIP engagements


• Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations and brand communication strategy


• Manage media relations, press releases, interviews, and public appearances


• Coordinate government, diplomatic, and high-level stakeholder events


• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to maximize event revenue


• Lead crisis communication and reputation management initiatives


• Manage event budgets, contracts, suppliers, and post-event evaluations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field


• Minimum 6 years' experience in events management and public relations, preferably in luxury hospitality

Core Competencies

• Strategic communication and media handling


• Event planning excellence


• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


• Pearl of Africa Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fees


• All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure:
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How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications electronically.

Applicants Must Submit the Following:

• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining relevant professional experience and achievements


• A formal application letter clearly stating the position applied for and summarizing suitability for the role


• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications


• At least two (2) professional referees, including current or most recent employer, with valid contact details


• A copy of a valid National ID or Passport (for identification purposes)

Submission 

All applications should be sent

Subject Line Format:

Position Applied For – Full Name

(Example: Events & Public Relations Manager – Okurut Samuel)

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 4th February 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.