Job Description

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Strategic Communications Strategy, policies, frameworks, and annual operational plans.
• Translate organizational priorities into integrated communications programs that strengthen reputation, stakeholder trust, and public awareness.
• Establish communications governance, standards, and performance indicators to ensure consistency and effectiveness across all communications activities.
• Advise the Director of Executive Communications and senior leadership on strategic communication opportunities, risks, and emerging issues.

 

Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

• Develop and oversee executive positioning strategies for senior leadership.
• Lead the preparation of executive communication materials including speeches, keynote addresses, talking points, opinion articles, media statements, interviews, and briefing documents.
• Identify opportunities to enhance leadership visibility through strategic media engagement, industry events, conferences, and thought leadership platforms.
• Ensure senior leadership messaging aligns with organizational priorities and broader strategic objectives.

 

Media Relations & External Communications

• Develop and maintain a proactive media relations program targeting local, regional, and international media outlets.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key media representatives, editors, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Oversee the development and dissemination of press releases, announcements, media kits, fact sheets, FAQs, and other external communications materials.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated responses to media inquiries and emerging issues.

 

Reputation & Crisis Communications

• Lead the development and implementation of reputation management and crisis communication frameworks.
• Monitor media coverage, stakeholder sentiment, and reputational risks, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate communication responses during incidents, issues, and crises to ensure message consistency and stakeholder confidence.
• Conduct media preparedness programs and spokesperson training for designated executives and subject matter experts.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and prioritize key stakeholder groups and develop communication approaches tailored to their needs and expectations.
• Strengthen collaboration with government entities, strategic partners, industry stakeholders, and relevant media organizations.
• Support corporate initiatives, partnerships, and major projects through targeted communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.

 

Performance Management & Reporting

• Oversee media monitoring, sentiment analysis, benchmarking, and communications performance measurement.
• Develop executive reports and dashboards that assess communication effectiveness and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure continuous improvement through data-driven planning and evaluation.

 

People Leadership & Budget Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Strategic Communications team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Manage agency relationships and external communication service providers to ensure quality delivery and value for money.
• Oversee section budgets and resource planning to ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of objectives.

 

 

 

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