JOB SUMMARY:

The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a first class service to all stakeholders, build and maintain a positive image of the Company and create a strong brand in the energy sector.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Develop strategies to rebrand and build a positive corporate image countrywide and internationally.
•   Plan and produce high quality and cutting edge corporate documents including annual reports, corporate brochures, magazines and feature articles
•   Serve as Editor of the Employee Newsletter
•   Plan and organize corporate events and fairs nationally and internationally. These may include anniversaries, open days, trade fairs and exhibitions
•   Provide protocol services, travel services, photographic, video coverage, documentaries and guided tours for the company
•   Provide content for promotional activities and he corporate website, with regular updates
•   Advise management and lead in community and general stakeholder relations enhancement programmes.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in English, Humanities, Journalism or Social Sciences and Masters’ Degree or professional qualification in Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline.
•   A minimum of 10 years’ experience in professional public relations practice
•   Must have practical understanding of relevant regulatory, business, political and cultural environment.
•   Ability to identify issues, assess risks and implement relevant controls and mitigation measures.
•   Must have superior communication (written and verbal), leadership, organisational, interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and networking skills, with a strong research and media monitoring capabilities.
•   Be able to respond or work under pressure to fulfill statutory obligations and deadlines.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants may send their career details that demonstrate experience in the specified areas of responsibility in addition to two referees to the email address below.

Applications should bear current telephone and email contacts of candidates and should be submitted to email:

careers@gridcogh.com

Closing Date: 04 April, 2015

•   Note: Please use job title and reference as emailing subject.
•   Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.