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.