External Affairs Officer

Position Désignation: External Affairs Officer  

Function: External Affairs  

Reports to (designation): External Affairs Manager  

REPORTING INTO THIS POSITION (DESIGNATION AND LEVEL)  

1. Routine/Direct: N/A  

2. Functional/Indirect: N/A 

Key responsibilities:  

Corporate Social Investment  

• Coordinate CSI outreach activities in line with the CSI policy/guideline  
• Conduct CSI activities as per the guidelines and plan  
• Consolidate findings from CSI activities and activities and submit reports  
• Follow up and provide support to CSI activities executed  
• CSI sensitization campaigns based on the company CSI pillars  

Stakeholder Engagement  

• Coordinate and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan  
• Identify potential and complementary partners, resources, and participants locally, regionally, and nationally to work with the company.  
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the company, to help identify their needs.  
• Developing and promoting the company brand among stakeholders  
• Proactive plan and schedule company stakeholder engagements  
• Develop in collaboration with other departments comprehensive events management support, including workshops, stakeholder meetings, training  
• Establishing and maintaining systems for monitoring and evaluating stakeholder engagements and feedback analysis. 

PR and Communications  

• Develop and implement the company communication plan  
• Prepare for media interviews, develop messages to deliver to clients and employees, and suggest new initiatives to keep the company on the cutting edge of communication with its stakeholders.  
• Maintain  the company's Media relations and management, write and draft brand  storytelling articles  
• Coordinate Public relations activities e,.g. press briefs at events like the dealers’ conference, preparing packets of information to distribute to the media, and preparing executives to speak at news conferences.  
• Media analysis devises strategies to position the company brand.  
• In collaboration with other business sections, build and maintain strong relationships with external key publics to ensure proper dissemination of the  Communication and stakeholder Education, e.g. new brands/products.  
• Monitors performance of communication strategy in line with the performance management framework.  

KEY SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  

• Minimum academic qualification: Relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.  
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Professional qualification in PR  and Communication  
• Professional registration: Added Advantage  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• General work experience (years): A minimum of 3 years of experience in  a similar position from a reputable organization  
• Industry: Good knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry   Added Advantage: Specific experience in corporate affairs  

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  

• High-quality written skills and practical experience in drafting material including key messages, reports, and proposals. 
• Ability to work under pressure  
• Planning and reporting skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Ability to influence and negotiate  
• Decision-Making Skills  
• Conflict resolution skills 
• Highly inclusive and strong collaborator 
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with Government  policymakers, key external stakeholders, and community leaders  Strong stakeholder engagement skills 
• Ability to build a network of key relationships 

PERSONALITY PROFILE:  

• Strong work ethics and personal integrity  
• Highly motivated and cheerful  
• Self-starter and creative  
• High energy, positive and inspiring  
• Confident, self-assured, participative style 

How To Apply: 

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