JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, the Communications Manager will ensure media visibility for all company operations in particular for the various products and services and CSR initiatives.

You will also develop and implement our overall Communication and Perception Management strategy aimed at influencing targeted stakeholders.

Work with the events team to develop events that are aligned to our strategic objectives and drive the business agenda

THE WAY WE WORK
You are open-minded, passionate and the way you work energizes others. You are committed to the timely delivery of a job well done. You behave with integrity and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

•   Initiate and syndicate press releases in agreed media ensuring that the right message is targeted at the right customer segment with the right angle.
•   Provide Tigo website, Call centre and Facebook administrators with all press releases as soon as they are approved.
•   Ensure prompt action is taken on negative stories that impact Tigo Ghana through rejoinders and other accepted means of rebuttal when appropriate.
•   Track news coverage of Tigo activities and major events and provide report on each event.
•   Create plans that sustain messaging with our stakeholders to extend communication about our brand.
•   Create and execute integrated communication plans that are aligned to our strategic objectives.
•   Prepare interview schedules and manage media interviews at all events.
•   Liaise with Events & Sponsorship team and relevant agencies to guarantee the best customer/guest experience at all events.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Communications, or social sciences
•   5+ years relevant post National Service working experience in both Journalism and PR;

CORE COMPETENCIES

•   Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
•   Ability to deliver high-quality output in pressurized situation.
•   Creative and critical thinking abilities with an eye for details.
•   Effective time management, organization and leadership skills.
•   Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
•   Computer literate and tech savvy.
•   Ability to work effectively with a wide range of cultures in a diverse community.
•   Willingness to travel to undertake events across the country.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 September, 2014

When you join Tigo, you join a team where your skills, ideas and technical know-how can do more than contribute to the bottom-line. You'll be exposed to enormous experience, great network and a workforce full of talents with youthful exuberance.

At Tigo we are all salesmen and we are responsible for our own development. We consider each vacancy as a development opportunity for Tigo Employees and we develop both the business and people together.