Principal Communication Officer at Rural Electrification Authority

Job Description

• Write and edit in-house journals, newsletters, corporate and other related publications to enhance communication;
• Manage public relations activities;
• Implement corporate social responsibility programs;
• Manage the Authority website;
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget;
• Participation in creating awareness through public barazas, shows and exhibitions
• Complaints handling ;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports;
• Mentor and coach staff;
• Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
• Speech writing;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism or Public Relations or Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Communication or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• Diploma in mass Communication or marketing;
• Membership to Chartered Institute of Marketing Certification or relevant professional body;
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies

• Five (5) years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years at Supervisory level;
• Excellent Communication and marketing skills;
• Speech and report writing skills;
• Public relations and customer skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Demonstrated Integrity;
• Meet the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.