Duties and responsibilities:-
Overseeing reviewing and developing of comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies;
Overseeing corporate Communications;
Advising the Assembly on the best media practices;
Identifying and coordinating significant events and programmes which require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
Overseeing designing, innovating and recommending corporate materials for building Assembly's brand;
Coordinating all the Assembly public functions;
Coordinating reviewing of the Assembly's corporate image;
Ensuring that appropriate Public feedback mechanisms are in place;
Coordinating Assembly's advertising and publicity;
Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs; and
Managing and nurturing relations with critical stakeholders.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Served in the grade of Deputy Director Public Communications for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage:- Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application skills;
Registration with a relevant professional body; and
Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in work performance and results.