Job Summary
The Communications Manager provides leadership in the
development, planning and execution of New Era College’s Communications &
Public Affairs strategy. The incumbent leads a team of Communications staff to
deliver on internal and external communication, strategy, and services for the
organization focusing on media relations, corporate communications, and social
and digital media, focusing on intimately and effectively engaging the
College’s key and greater stakeholder networks. The incumbent will ensure
appropriate levels of communication with key internal and external stakeholders
and subject matter experts to ensure successful collaboration, project
execution and continuous improvement. The Communications Manager will be
responsible for engagement and stakeholder management to a broad range of
senior, technical, and functional management, including subject matter experts
throughout the organization. The Communications Manager will be tasked with the
planning and executing of robust and transformative community-engagement
programmes designed to enrich the College’s stakeholder environment. The
incumbent is accountable for the effective management of portfolio budges as
well as ensuring high-level value is driven to the portfolios by ensuring
appropriate recommendations around communication strategies are made to senior
leaders and other stakeholders. The Manager will represent New Era College’s
interest at all appropriate events and will collaborate closely with key
internal and external stakeholder personnel and organizations including but not
limited to; professional bodies, accreditation bodies, academic and industry
partners, media outlets, etc.
*Candidates might be expected to undergo a written
communication assessment.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
- Degree
in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, or any related degree.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum
3 years work experience at a reputable organization at a managerial level,
with preferred project management experience
All applications must be accompanied with:
- New
Era Employment Application form (http://www.neweracollege.ac.bw/newera-downloads/cid/8/employment-application-form/)
- Resume
(CV)
- Cover
letter
- Certified
copies of educational and professional certificates and transcripts
- Certified
copies of Omang/Passport
- Three
(3) current references
Core Responsibilities
- Manage
daily administrative functions and duties
- Develop,
plan, and execute a dynamic communications and public affairs strategy,
supporting the College’s objectives and ensuring its message is delivered
consistently and effectively across all communication platforms.
- Oversee
performance, provide direction, and support communications department
- To
drive effective strategies through research and analytics
- Manage
all communication channels
- Recommend
corrective action for strategies, policies governing and affecting
communications
- Coordinate,
arrange, and participate in meetings with internal and external
stakeholders
- Represent
the College in public relation matters
- Monthly
reports
Essential Skills
- Effective
and strong interpersonal skills
- Superior
written and verbal communication skills
- Project
management experience a must
- Established
organizational and management skills
- Experience
working in a regulated environment
- keen
understanding and knowledge of corporate communication and social media
development and execution
- Vast
exposure to and knowledge of customer experience and service
- Keen
ability in logistical management and planning
- Keen
understanding and experience in marketing and visual design
- Advanced
computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Acute
attention to detail
- Strong
research capabilities
- Strong
organizational and presentation skills
- Event
management and planning experience highly desired
- Elevated
level of professionalism and a strong ability to relate to people of all
business levels
- Strong
problem-solving skills
- Passionate,
enthusiastic, and a team player with good judgment and an ability to work
in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing needs and
priorities
- Proven
ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with no
supervision.
- Sensitive
towards cultural diversity with an ability to work well in a global
environment
Closing date and application instructions
New Era College employees are expected to act in
accordance with accepted high standards of behavior in public life, which
embrace selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty
and leadership. All members of New Era College should act in its best
interests, rather than representing the interests of individuals or particular
groups.
New Era College is a steward of diversity and embraces
the benefits of a non-discriminative community that welcomes and acknowledges
equal opportunity inclusive of all community interests.
Closing date: 15 June 2018
Apply to:
Human Resource Manager
New Era College, P O Box 402134,
Gaborone
Plot 36158, Block 8, Gaborone
Or
Email to: careers@neweracollege.ac.bw
Contact us: 3933533
Location
Gaborone
Company
New Era College
Publication end date
15.06.2018
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