Job Description
PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, GRADE UF 5
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Corporate Communications
Job Purpose
Coordinate development and execution of communication and stakeholder engagement
strategies for the to establish positive reputation and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve
business objectives and enhance the Fund's image and reputation.
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities entail;
o Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and
ultimately build the Fund’s brand, both online and off line;
o Content creation – writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications
materials, and material for social media channels;
o Social media marketing– creating, managing and growing the Fund’s presence
through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online
properties;
o Events and event planning– attending industry events and planning meet ups for
Fund leadership
o Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry
journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
o Responsible to overlook the customer support – collecting reports, and forwarding
clients feedbacks to the management;
o Managing any online feedback forums;
o Implementing strategic communications plans and providing local market insight
for the Fund’s public-facing communications;
o Analytics– Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports
on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing
and new initiatives;
o Working with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
o Gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific Fund
Cluster area;
o Responsible for scheduling media interviews;
o Developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews
and respond to media request;
b) Person Specification
o Must have served in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer, Grade
UF 6 or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years
o Bachelor’s Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing,
International relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution
o Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution
c) Key Competencies and Skills
o Knowledge of best practices in Customer Experience
o Brand & Product Marketing
o Digital Media Management
o Project management
o Communication skills
o Reporting skills
o Competitive analysis
o Analytical skills
o Leadership skills
o Interpersonal skills
o Reliability & Dependability
o Innovative, creativity and tenacity
o Emotional Intelligence