Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%">The Communication Officer will support the development, coordination and implementation of the Company's corporate communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, digital media, internal communications and event management activities. The incumbent will assist in promoting the Company's image, mandate, projects, services and achievements to internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring consistent, accurate and professional communication across all platforms.</p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Assists in developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing corporate communications policies, plans and strategies.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- D</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">rafts news releases, press releases, public notices, speeches, briefs, presentations and other communication materials for review and approval.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Advises and provides support to Management on communication, public relations, stakeholder engagement, reputation management matters and approved responses to media, public, stakeholder and Ministry related queries.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Ensures that all official communication materials are accurate, professionally presented and consistent with the Company's mandate, values and approved&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; messaging.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Prepares and circulates internal notices, staff advisories, newsletters, announcements and other employee communication materials, as required.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Supports internal engagement initiatives, including staff events, employee recognition activities, culture-building initiatives and other internal communication programs.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Works with departments to obtain updates on key initiatives, achievements, operational matters and staff-related activities for communication to employees and stakeholders.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Maintains effective communication channels to support awareness, alignment and engagement among staff.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Plans, coordinates and supports internal and external Company events, including logistics, communication materials, protocol arrangements and event documentation.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Maintains and regularly updates a detailed calendar of Company events, stakeholder engagements and communication activities.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Represents the Company at internal and external events in a professional, business-focused and brand-consistent manner, as required.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Ensures that events are planned and delivered in accordance with approved protocols, corporate standards, safety requirements and budgetary guidelines.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Assists in the development and implementation of social media, website and digital communication strategies for the Company.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Creates, edits, schedules and publishes approved digital and multimedia content, including short video clips, photographs, graphics, flyers, notices, brochures, booklets and posters, across the Company's social media platforms, website and other approved communication channels.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Undertakes basic video editing, formatting and uploading of approved short-form content for social media and other digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the Company's corporate image, branding standards and approved messaging.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Assists in enhancing the Company's website and other digital platforms to ensure that the Company's public image is professional, current and consistent with Managements requirements.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Monitors social media engagement, public feedback and online content performance and prepares periodic reports, as required.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Assists in identifying stakeholder needs, communication requirements and engagement strategies for Company projects, initiatives and public-facing activities.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Creates and maintains updated database of stakeholders contact and other relevant information.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health requirements while participating in or coordinating events, stakeholder activities and site-related communications.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">- Performs any other duties as may be required to successfully achieve the objectives of this position.</p><p style="margin-left: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></p>
Key Competencies
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Qualifications and Experience:</span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Degree in either Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing or any other relevant degree from an accredited institution.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a relevant field.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Certificate in Events Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design or related area would be an asset.</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:</span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Knowledge of communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management best practices.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Knowledge of event protocols, planning practices and corporate event coordination.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Knowledge of digital communication platforms, social media management, website content and basic content creation tools.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Knowledge of corporate branding, media monitoring and public-facing communication standards.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.</span></p>
