Deputy General Manager, Communication at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Responsibilities

• Report to the GM/Head of Division Chairman's office. 
• Arrange and manage media activities of the Commission and facilitate adequate media reportage. 
• Initiate, advice and execute media campaigns for the Commission. 
• Liaise and facilitate good relationship between Commission and media. 
• Maintain and update a register/contact addresses of media correspondents, editors and editorial board members. 
• Draft press releases and statements and ensure the same is widely circulated on the social media, online and offline platforms. 
• Scan and monitor the media space for news about and advise on possible reaction. 
• Anchor the Commission's publications, especially the PowerWatch Magazine or such other media publications. 
• Prepare factsheets and media kits in collaboration with relevant Units/Divisions. 
• Facilitate the cordial relationship between the Commission and the media. 
• Responsible for web content management. 
• Supervise the preparation and circulation of daily media review. 
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission and Head of Division, Chairman's office.  

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Social Sciences / Humanities or Media / Communication Studies.
• Social media freak, team player, ability to deliver under pressure and public speaking. 
• Minimum years of experience: 22 years in a related field.