Deputy Director Public Relations x 1 – OAG Zimbabwe  405 views

Vacancy : Deputy Director Public Relations

Reporting to the Director  Finance ,Human Resources and Administration

The incumbent  will be responsible for developing , implementing and managing Offices communication strategy , operational plans and stakeholders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Strategy

• Coordinates and supervises the development and implementation of the communication and public relations strategy consistent with OAG mandate  and corporate plans
• In liaison with Deputy Auditor-General Administration  , identify  the stakeholders of the Office
• Manage development of department annual  plan and a budget for effective communication in line with Office strategy

Enhancement of Office`s Corporate Image

• Articulate the mandate , vision , mission  and values of the OAG to the stakeholders
• Oversee creation , maintenance and monitoring of strong corporate image using tools that include logo , slogan , color , type fonts among others
• Oversee the development  and dissemination of information , education  and communication IEC materials  for all channels  including  print , electronic  and  social media
• Manage establishment  of process to  continuously collect feedback from the stakeholders and implement  actions to strengthen the corporate brand

Media Relations Management

• Oversee development of interventions to  promote  , protect and build OAG1s reputation with media houses
• Oversee management of engagements between office and media  to allow for a cordial relationship
• Assess the media perception of OAG by conducting  surveys, feedback and media reports analyze  the trends
• Perform as a spokesperson to media with specific approval of the Auditor-General on any particular subject matter
• Oversee and measure   effective media campaigns and coverage
• Develop and implement crisis communication media strategy , to manage  crisis within the organization
• Manage press conferences during report submission  , dissemination of audit  key findings to stakeholders
• Packaging messages to be disseminated through different  media channels ands facilitate effective media coverage

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Oversee and report progress on development  and implementation of the corporate social responsibilities strategy and policy
• Manage the OAG corporate social responsibility programs , corporate sponsorship , corporate advertising and corporate events

Annual Work Plans , Budgeting & Reporting

• Develop and review annual work plans  and annual Budgets for the department

Attributes

• Public relations and communication skills
• Networking skills
• People management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management  skills
• Computer literacy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years  experience in a Public relations , Media Studies , Mass Communications , Journalism or equivalent
• Membership of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in a public relations and communications role with a reputable organisation