Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Fiscal Commissioner, the Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations is responsible for the strategic management and direction of the internal and external communications, public relations and social media activities for the Commission. The Director also leads in the development and implementation of management strategies, anticipation of, and responses to, multiple media issues and the management of staff responsible for these functions. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Provides strategic leadership and direction, enabling the provision of high quality media, public relations, communications, publications and social media; 
• Leads and drives the development and delivery of the Commission’s media, communications and public relations strategies; 
• Builds awareness of the organization’s mandate and vision; 
• Provides advice on corporate communications and public relations issues;
• Develops and implements the crisis communication strategies, ensuring effective media management of sensitive and potentially adverse incidents; 
• Counsels, advises and takes lead, in collaboration with the Fiscal Commissioner, to manage contentious and reputation issues attracting media attention; 
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a high level corporate and public image, including the use of social media to support community engagement and public branding;
• Plans and develops the Commission’s website and social media presence to further promote the Organization; 
• Develops and implements stakeholder communications plans and media opportunities to advance the understanding and profile of organizations’ achievements and activities;
• Oversees the design and production processes of organizational publications, including newsletters and annual reports; 
• Develops, fosters and maintains strategic working relationships with key stakeholders including media representatives, journalists and industry representatives to inform, educate and provide support which aids the promotion of the Commission’s mandate; 
• Keeps informed of developments in the corporate communications and public relations fields, government management and fiscal governance, to help the organization operate with initiative and innovation; 
• Co-ordinates the delivery of press conferences, briefs and any other public engagement on behalf of the Commission. 

Management/Administrative: 

• Prepares and submits reports; 
• Recommends participation of relevant representatives at meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills; 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; 
• Strong leadership skills; 
• Strong customer relations skills; 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills; 
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills; 
• Ability to influence and motivate others; 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Technical: 

• Excellent knowledge of the media & communication landscape; 
• Excellent knowledge of communication strategies and techniques; 
• Excellent knowledge of developing media campaigns and public relations strategies including design, implementation and evaluation against measurable business targets;
• Ability to foster and maintain a good working relationship with the media;
• Thorough understanding of the machinery of Government, political processes and the requirements of Ministers and other officials; 
• Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Media/Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related discipline; 
• Five (5) years’ experience in a Media and communications environment

OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media/Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related discipline; 
• Seven (7) years’ experience in a Media and Communications environment 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• The environment is fast paced with ongoing interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. 
• May be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.