Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US">The Communications Officer will interface with stakeholders and ensure that members of the Community are sensitized on the social issues that surround community-based projects under the purview of the Company.&nbsp; The incumbent will also be responsible for the planning and coordinating of Company events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Plans and coordinates Company Events.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders so as to provide a pro-active approach to addressing community needs. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Attends meetings for the purpose of providing relevant information on new and ongoing projects related to community needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Monitors and co-ordinates the implementation of community projects to ensure customer satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Represents the Company at internal and external events in a sound, professional and business focused manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Advises management on communication / public relation matters.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Provides Minutes of Stakeholders Meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Prepares reports as directed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Ensures that all stakeholders and their requirements are identified early for all Community Projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list -8.95pt left 18.0pt list 27.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Performs any other duties as may be required to successfully achieve this job function.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Qualifications and Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -36.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Degree in either Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing or any other relevant degree from an accredited institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a relevant field.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Certificate in Events Management<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of Event Protocols and practices<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of Communications / Public Relations best practices and standards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of the Companys vision and mandate.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>