Manager, Corporate Communications SG 3 at SonySugar Limited

Reporting to General Manager, Corporate Services the position is responsible for Developing, reviewing and overseeing the implementation of the Company’s Corporate Communications policies, strategies and programmes.

Specific responsibilities will include:-

• Providing technical advice to the management on corporate communications, public and media relations matters;
• Managing negative publicity of the Company in consultation with the Manager, Corporate Services;
• Undertaking customer satisfaction surveys, monitoring and reporting on the public perception of the Company;
• Initiating and managing internal and external communications programmes;
• Establishing communication linkages with stakeholders;
• Facilitating and supporting the preparation and publication of the institutional information, educational and communication materials;
• Overseeing the preparation of speeches, press releases and stakeholder responses;
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of the corporate brand;
• Engaging with stakeholders to enhance positive perception by special groups, organizations and the general public;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern;
• Creating, coordinating, and executing crisis communication plans where applicable;
• Coordinating the Company’s advertisements and publicity programs;
• Co-coordinating the Company’s public functions and corporate events;
• Initiating and developing Corporate Social Responsibility programmes;
• Preparing and implementing annual work plans, budgets and reports;
• Establishing and implementing internal communication systems;
• Acting as the link person between the Company and other partners in community programmes;
• Overseeing and approving all information prepared for upload to company website digital space.

Job Specifications/Requirement:

• Master Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must be at management level.
• Senior Management Course will be an added advantage;
• Membership to professional Body where applicable.
• Computer Proficiency.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution