Principal Communications Officer at National Government Affirmative Action Fund

Ref: NGAAF/06/02/2023

Reporting to the Deputy Director- Communications, the Principal Communications Officer will be responsible for: -

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, regulations and procedures on corporate communications;
• Promoting and managing the corporate image of the Fund; 
• Coordinating the implementation of branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the Fund; 
• Developing content of events and information for uploading in the Fund’s website;
• Managing and monitoring media coverage and submitting media reports; 
• Coordinating public functions and corporate events of the Fund; 
• Coordinating the development of Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials for publication; 
• Coordinating the preparation of reports, speeches, publications, website, contents, newsletters, outreach materials and audio/video production;
• Identifying and implementing branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the Fund; 
• Uploading events and information on the Fund’s website;
• Monitoring and managing media coverage and submitting media reports; 
• Coordinating Fund’s public functions and corporate events; and
• Spearheading the editing, designing and distribution of Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials.

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

• Served in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.