Communication Officer II

Grade: IPOA 9

Department: Corporate Communications

Location / Work Station: Headquarters/ Regional Offices

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

Job Purpose

This cadre will be responsible for internal and external communications, branding and enhancement of the Authority’s visibility.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact communications and outreach while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and circulars.
• Monitoring and analyzing perceptions of various publics towards the organization and providing appropriate advice.
• Conducting internal and external communications including press releases, speeches, scripts, publications, social media, web communications, and documentations.
• Implementing outreach programs to enhance the Authority’s visibility and image.
• Supporting the management of the Authority’s brand and consistent application in conformance with the Authority’s brand value and strength.
• Supporting the organization of the Authority’s corporate affairs events and Public Relations initiatives.
• Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in communications and outreach.
• Updating records in communications and outreach.
• Implementing risk mitigation measures in the division.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Public Relations/ Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.