Responsibilities
The Senior Corporate Communication Officer’s specific duties and responsibilities include:
Develop and ensure implementation of communication policy and strategies;
Assist in handling publicity publications and internal communications;
Coordinate and participate in the ORPP public functions and publicity events;
Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media, and manage office; publications, and in house newsletters;
Prepare departmental work plans;
Support in the implementation of ORPP communication approach with the media and other communication platforms;
Maintain data and documentation arising from media monitoring
Support in information development and update of office website, and social media platforms;
Monitor and assess communication activity impact;
Coordinate the preparations of the departmental work plan;
Appraise officers under his/her supervision;
Support in the implementation of effective internal and external communications strategies;
Assist in handling publicity publications and internal communications;
Support in information development and update of office website, and social media platforms; and
Any other lawful assignment
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
Served in the grade of Corporate Communications for a minimum period of six (6) years in the public sector or in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector for accumulative period of nine (9) years;
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Masters degree in Communication from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrates professional competence and management capabilities
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