Senior Communication Officer at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA)

REF: SEZA/HR/2023/12/4
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities

• Responding to all queries in respect of SEZA from general public, media, special interest groups etc;
• Ensuring that collaterals for SEZA functions and other forms of communications by the SEZA are prepared and issued in line with SEZA brand guidelines and are aligned with overall communications strategy;
• Collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform SEZA strategic direction;
• Preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard.
• Distribute press releases and media kits
• Draft in-house stories and publications such as the Authority’s magazine, brochures, flyers, notices and advertisements
• maintaining and regularly update data base and mailing list of all stakeholders
• preparing public relations materials to be used in various departmental events
• Maintain media database
• monitoring the press on pertinent issues
• Update the Authority’s website and digital platforms as advised and engage with users on social media sites such as twitter and Facebook
• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and fairs
• Keep calendars and diarise events (editorial, press conferences, events)
• Proper filing, folioing and maintain Corporate Communication Department registry
• Take newsworthy photos for the Authority’s photo gallery
• Ensure proper selection and storage of promotional videos, photography, films, multimedia, and publicity materials and monitor usage
• Compile Performance Contract evidence;
• Compile, receive complaints and update the Authority’s complaints register
• Monitor and compile report on usage of publicity and CSR budgets
• Compile CSR and publicity reports and prepare proposals for the Committee meetings
• Organizing and execution of Public relations campaigns and events
• Coordinate conducting customer satisfaction surveys
• Edit publicity and communication materials as advised.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least

• A minimum period four (4) years relevant work
• Bachelors Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution