Communications Officer

Key and Critical Responsibilities

<p></p><p></p><ul></ul><p></p><div><b><u>Product and Event</u></b></div><div> Develops and implements marketing, media placement and distribution strategies for the Ministry/Department.</div><div> Assists in the production of literature formats such as booklets, posters, brochures for public outreach and sensitization.</div><div> Assists in the development of information and activities such as health and wellness, safety awareness and other cultural and workplace enhancing projects.</div><div> Performs day-to-day management of the intranet site through the use of a Content Management System, including design, content and technical functions, to ensure that it is useful for staff and that content is up-to-date, accurate and consistent with the Brand Identity Guide.</div><div> Develops and manages internal communication activities which involve, engage and inform all employees, utilizing appropriate communication tools. </div><div> Prepares, develops, writes and edits content for the intranet, staff newsletter, team briefings, noticeboards and other internal communications channels as well as for project briefs. </div><div> Maintains and regularly updates a detailed calendar of events or Forward Diary for the Ministry/Department.</div><div> Develops a Media Strategy for each announcement, launch or significant media event.</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Media and Advertisement</u></b></div><div> Develops a Media Strategy for each announcement, launch or significant media event.</div><div> Develops a Media Strategy for each announcement, launch or significant media event.</div><div> Organize and manages press, radio and television interviews.</div><div> Writes a variety of communications (e.g. press releases, personal interest stories, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the media and public informed of the activities of the Ministry/Department.</div><div> Coordinates the completion, printing, and distribution of corporate collateral to selected media representatives.</div><div> Drafts appropriate responses to adverse publicity.</div><div> Undertakes research on current web and internet technology and trends in marketing and communications for the purpose of keeping current communications for the purpose of keeping current</div><div> Monitors national, regional and international news to identify evolving trends and opinions which may impact the work of the Ministry/Department. </div><div> Monitors media scanning databases and redirects any issues to the relevant authorities.</div><div> Provides media summaries and alerts on breaking news.</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Stakeholder Engagement</u></b></div><div> Performs protocol duties for the Ministry/Department in accordance with established standards to ensure appropriate etiquette is used in interactions with individuals such as dignitaries and officials.</div><div> Assists in identifying stakeholders' needs and proposes relevant engagement strategies.</div><div> Develops, manages and controls procedures for all internal and external correspondence.</div><div> Researches and assembles information for members of the public.</div><div> Responds to complaints and organization issues from members of the public.</div><div> Distributes relevant educational material on the activities of the Ministry/Department.</div><div> Creates and updates a database/directory of stakeholders contact information, profiles and services.</div><div> Performs other related duties as required.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><ul><p></p></ul>