Jobs In A Leading Engineering And Construction Company (APAM Nigeria)

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Public Affairs Department in day-to-day effective oversight of the company's public relations matters, including but not limited to:
• Developing the company's public relations strategies and initiative;
• Arranging, overseeing and executing press conferences, tours and corporate social responsibility initiatives of the company;
• Speaking at interviews, press events and presentations by or on behalf of the company;
• Effectively dealing with enquiries and requests for information from the general public, media organizations and governmental organizations;
• Monitoring and analyzing media coverage, using public sources and personal contacts; and advising on potential responses by the company;
• Keeping stakeholders appropriately informed of developments in relation to the business and other corporate affairs of the company;
• Researching, identifying, forecasting and evaluating the effects of media coverage on the affairs of the company;
• Establishing and cultivating relationships with key journalists, as well as relevant officials in national and state publications and electronic media;
• Recommending potential improvements to the public affairs matters of the company, in order to adequately attain the company's corporate objectives;
• Such other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Public Affairs Department or other superior officer of the company, from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent in Public Affairs Administration, Mass Communication or related courses;
• Masters' degree or professional qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• At least ten (10) years' work experience in a similar position;
• Applicants must be willing to work from or be assigned to any location in Nigeria;
• Applicants should be between ages 30 and 40 years of age.