CITY OF HARARE
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
job: Head :Corporate Communications
GRADE: 4
REPORTING TO: Town Clerk
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for driving the City’s Communications, Marketing and Customer Service Strategy with the objective of enhancing the City’s corporate brand and reputation.
KEY RESULT AREAS
⦁ Developing, leading and executing the City’s Media Strategy
⦁ Communicating service delivery issues to customers through various media channels
⦁ Managing the city’s communications risk and opportunities profile.
⦁ Managing the city’s brand and reputation
⦁ Managing council website, editing, writing and producing of council newsletter and promotional materials
⦁ Handling council press, information and communication activities
⦁ Supervising, and coordinating work of subordinates in line with the approved performance management system
⦁ Promoting the City as a tourism and investment destination
QUALIFICATIONS
⦁ Degree in Communications/ Media studies/Marketing or equivalent
⦁ An MSc /MBA/MBL or equivalent
⦁ Full member of a recognized professional body
⦁ Drivers Licence a must
EXPERIENCE
⦁ 7 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at a senior level
⦁ Local Government experience will be an added advantage
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Interpersonal and networking skills
⦁ Technology savvy
⦁ Excellent Communication Skills
⦁ Strategic alignment
⦁ High integrity
REMUNERATION
⦁ A competitive remuneration package will be disclosed to short-listed candidates
⦁ The successful candidate shall be on a 5 year renewable performance-based contract and this is appraised on an annual basis.