Job Purpose
To develop and implement communication strategies that best communicate the Authority's mission and Mandate to all stakeholders and general public
Job Description
Participating in organizing events by preparing checklists needed and branding the functions as directed;
Providing first-hand drafts and institutional news briefs for editing;
Assisting in creating awareness of the agency's products and services through regular updating of social media sites with relevant institutional content;
Ensuring departmental equipment, branding materials and other tools used during the event are handled properly;
Providing input in the development of the department's work plan and budget;
Providing support in drafting press releases and distributing the same to media houses;
Contributing articles to the agency's newsletters;
Scanning through the print and electronic media to extract information touching on the agency;
Liaising with maintenance officers to regularly service audiovisual equipment, check for damages of malfunctions and arrange for minor repairs;
Setting up audio-visual equipment such as microphones, projection screens, public address system, videos etc. Prior to meetings and conferences;
Providing photography services and film events during the Agency's functions;
Maintaining an inventory of departmental audio-visual equipment according to established department procedures; and
Maintaining electronic images archive for institutional events covered which may include videos, photos, newspaper cuttings etc.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication,Journalism,Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer applications.