Communications Director at Alan & Grant

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and develop effective corporate evidence-based communication strategies that cover internal and external communications.
• Provide hands-on support to the teams that support PR and all forms of communications in the Agency.
• Develop and implement media advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the agency and promote its agenda.
• Ensure that all media communications activity (I.e. press, radio, TV, website, online/social media activity) are integrated and aligned with the organization's/clients; strategic campaigns and projects.
• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content (eg press releases) for mass media or agency’s website.
• Provide leadership for all branding efforts for the agency and the office of the ED, including advise on improving digital handles of the agency and the ED.
• Provide advice on Key strategic moments that can be leveraged to showcase the effort of the agency.
• Provide rapid communications capacity building opportunities for the ED and extend the same to key principals speaking on behalf of the agency.
• Provide constructive feedback or analysis post media and other public-facing engagements to strengthen the communication capacity of the ED.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reputation management strategy, aligned with the agency’s overall goals and strategic priorities.
• Advise on communications solutions regarding messaging, crisis management, handling difficult stories and reportage in the press.
• Forecast likely reputational crisis and proffer innovative solutions. Perform damage control by developing crisis communication plans and effectively manage reputional crises when they arise.
• Review reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight the agency’s work in current health reforms and improving quality of PHC.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in the Agency’s communications and advocacy efforts.
• Develop a schedule of capacity building events for the media and other relevant stakeholders.
• ​Provide this support through a capacity building lens of staff from the agency.

Requirements

• MA / BSc in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar relevant field. Post Graduate degree in journalism or its equivalent in an advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic communication, media relations, public relations experience in the government sector is a requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proficient command of English language.
• Strong crisis management and problem- solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing is a requirement.
• Requisite media experience in the development ecosystem.
• An understanding of the role of the media in the development of communication.
• Experience in writing, documentation, success stories, and managing media events
• Work experience leading a diverse, multi-divergent, multicultural team.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Skills to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Leadership skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Computer skills - to perform this job successfully, excellent computer proficiency, with the ability to navigate the internet and email software; and good knowledge of MS Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.