Earlyface

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

JOB SUMMARY
Provide leadership and direction in the development of best practice strategic initiatives in transforming the organization by instilling core brand values, protecting corporate identity and developing cogent and consistent messaging that enhances understanding across internal and external audiences.

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the management of the brand and image of the organization. Areas of responsibility include, but not limited to, media publications, media communications to internal and external audiences, organizing promotional events and conferences, organizing and conducting press conferences as well as maintenance of the organization’s website.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain the media reputation of the organization while ensuring that information that might negatively impact the business operations are Kept at the minimum by acting as the media liaison for the group on all related issues
Write and produce publications such as internal newsletters, leaflets and annual reports; also edit documents and arrange for their publication.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote the company’s position on important public policy issues within the industry
Serve as a leading voice for the company in building and strengthening the company’s relationship with industry partners, trade associations and other relevant industry stakeholders.

Planning and organizing promotional events and conferences,
Planning and organizing and conducting press conferences
Planning and organizing social events that meet up to company standards
Structure responses and information to the media when need arises,
Liaise with IT in the maintenance and update of the organization’s website
Champion the organization’s values and highest ethical standards in the conduct of our business and engagement with internal and external stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required:
Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to articulate the corporate vision and translate that into effective initiatives and operational plans
Experience with building and managing relationships with media personnel government officials as well as a diverse range of stakeholders
Ability to plan, organize and delegate work to achieve desired results
Ability to exercise judgements and make decisions
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including people of different cultures,
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Ability to write reports and articles using original or innovative techniques.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors

REQUIREMENTS
University level and experience in a management role (Masters degree or M8A will be an added advantage)
Minimum of 7 years experience is required
Must have strong negotiation skills
Must have good knowledge of the Industrial Market, experience dealing with media and Pubic relations official
Must be proactive and forward thinking.
Must be good at organizing and managing priorities
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Must be motivated and committed
Must be reliable and trustworthy
Ability to understand and solve complex problems

REMUNERATION
Remuneration attached to each position is attractive and competitive with the existing terms in the industry Application Deadline: All application must be received latest, four (4) weeks from the date of publication

TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements for the above positions, apply with copies of your curriculum Vitae (CV) – not more than two pages to the appropriate e-mail address as stated below: corpaffairsmgr@hotmail.com (Applying for Corporate Affairs Manager)

DUE DATE: 08/08/2013