Deputy Director, Corporate Communication (1 Position) at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

REF: VA/5/6/2022
Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop communication policies, strategies and programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization;
• Ensure optimization of electronic media channels including management of the corporate web resources, and ensure that all information disseminated through web resources is accurate, complete and updated;
• Overseeing the drafting and editing of the following; speeches, press releases, messages and advertisements for the print and broadcast media, and oversee the organization of media briefings for EPRA;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the Communications strategy and policies on Corporate Social Responsibility programs;
• Direct the design, development and distribution of branded materials/products to enhance public awareness;
• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action;
• Provide leadership in conducting organizational research and implementation of the recommendations;
• Provide leadership in the co-ordination of the preparation of the internal and external publications and annual reports;
• Oversee delivery of strategic communications campaigns that demonstrate 
• EPRA operations in the digital media;
• Overseeing concept development and production of documentaries and inform EPRA is; 
• Supervise and appraise staff in the Corporate Communications department;
• Ensure development of performance programs, work plans, and budgets for the department;
• Develop departmental procurement plans. 

Qualifications 

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in supervisory role; 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in Communication Journalism Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership, in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.