Deputy Director Corporate Communications at HR Powerhouse Limited

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on corporate communications.
• Promoting and managing the corporate image.
• Overseeing the implementation of branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility.
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relations.
• Approving content of events and information for uploading in website.
• Hosting media events and activities.
• Overseeing the management and monitoring of media coverage and submitting media reports.
• Facilitating public functions and corporate events.
• Approving Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials for publication.
• Validating and submitting reports, speeches, publications, website content, newsletters, outreach materials and audio/video production.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal.
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
• Managing and developing staff in the Department.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Demonstrated professional, Managerial and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the corporate communication function.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills.
• Team work.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem solving skills.