Internal Communication Officer at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

Job Summary
Responsible for articulating and implementing an effective internal communication strategy for the company.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•     Source, edit and coordinate production of online newsletter for staff and hard copy newsletter for key stakeholders
•     Coordinate production of leaflets, handbills etc for all departments that need them.
•     Coordinate timely information flow from head office to all business units and customer service centres.
•     Prepare daily media briefing for the MD
•     Coordinate dissemination of bulk SMS messages to staff
•     Working and negotiating with vendors and suppliers of services on behalf of the company
•     Help implement the internal communication strategy of the company
•     Develop internal communication strategy and plan for specific activity to staff’
•     Build a culture where two-way communication is seen as fundamental and integral to the success of the company.
•     Evaluate the success of internal communication.
•     Draft key messages to different categories of staff
•     Manage internal communication projects the company may embark upon.

Competency and Skill Requirements

•      Knowledge of audience types and how to channel messages to them.
•     In-depth understanding of all communication platforms
•     Knowledge of development and implementation of communication plan
•     Ability to evaluate and measure Communication activities
•     Excellent event management skills
•     Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal  skills
•     High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to manage confidential information
•     Good analytical and problem solving skills
•     Excellent organisational skills.
•     Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills
•     High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability

Experience and Minimum Requirement

•     A Bachelor’s degree or HND preferably in Mass Communication or any social science course.
•     Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•     Master’s degree /or certification is an added advantage.
•     3 years cognate experience