Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Developing comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies.
Managing Authority’s relationship with the media.
Designing and approving corporate materials and branding.
Coordinating all the Authority’s public functions.
Reviewing the Authority’s corporate image.
Fostering stakeholder relations.
Ensuring appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place.
Coordinating the Authority’s advertising and publicity.
Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs.
Providing professional assistance to the Authority in all areas of communications, public relations, and media relations.