JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To implement communication and public relations plans and programs of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1) Identifying pertinent issues in the media for necessary action;

2) Implementing public relations and information dissemination programs;

3) Responding to information related concerns and queries from the public;

4) Disseminating materials (newsletters, brochures, etc) for raising awareness about the institution and other government programs;

5) Updating a repository (electronic and/or otherwise) of records on press releases and other relevant communication materials;

6) Conducting research and providing content on specific issues on all media platforms;

7) Liaising with other Government communication entities for appropriate information dissemination whenever necessary; and

8) Planning, budgeting and accounting for the communications function.

Person specifications

(a) Academic Qualifications

A Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication Studies or Public Relations from a recognized University /Institution.

(b) Working Experience: Nil

(c) Required Competencies

(i) Technical

▪ Information technology

▪ Knowledge in corporate marketing

▪ Human resource management

▪ Strategic thinking

▪ Planning, organizing and coordinating

▪ Policy Management

(ii) Behavioral

▪ Concern for quality and standards

▪ Results orientation

▪ Ethics and Integrity

▪ Communicating effectively

▪ Teamwork