Communications Officer II at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose 

• This cadre will be responsible for internal and external communications, branding and enhancement of the Authority’s visibility.  

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks 

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact communications and outreach while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and circulars. 
• Monitoring and analyzing perceptions of various publics towards the organization and providing appropriate advice. 
• Conducting internal and external communications including press releases, speeches, scripts, publications, social media, web communications, and documentations. 
• Implementing outreach programs to enhance the Authority’s visibility and image. 
• Supporting the management of the Authority’s brand and consistent application in conformance with the Authority’s brand value and strength. 
• Supporting the organization of the Authority’s corporate affairs events and Public Relations initiatives. 
• Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in communications and outreach. 
• Updating records in communications and outreach. 
• Implementing risk mitigation measures in the division. 

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Public Relations/ Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Proficiency in computer applications