Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

(a)    Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities will be to:- 

i)                 Develop comprehensive corporate communications programs;

ii)               Prepare programs budgets and ensuring implementation of the functions;

iii)             Prepare press materials for press release and publication;

iv)              Maintain a database for press and other organizations contacts;

v)               Develop and publishing in-house newsletters;

vi)              Draft publications on topical research issues; 

vii)            Prepare speeches and reports;

viii)          Write, compiling and sub-editing the Agency in-house publications;

ix)              Coordinate the Agency’s advertising and publicity;

x)               Liaise with the public and media on all matters of concern to the Agency; and

xi)              Keep and main corporate communications records.

(b)    Requirements for appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- 

i)                 A Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

ii)               Evidence of portfolio will be an added advantage;

iii)             At least five years’ working experience in a related field; and

iv)              Proficiency in use of computer applications.