Communications

The incumbent plays a key role in the comprehensive setup, rigorous testing, adept operation, thorough assessment, and proficient repair of sound and video equipment essential for a variety of live or pre-recorded events. These events range from meetings and video conferences. The role involves hands-on operation of a wide array of audio and visual tools, including but not limited to microphones, audio speakers, video screens, projectors, video recorders, and other recording devices. Additionally, the officer will manage video monitors, sound and mixing boards, and tailor custom lighting systems to suit the specific requirements of each event.

The incumbent plays a key role in capturing high-quality video content that showcases and updates the public on various government services and initiatives. This role requires a creative and technical skill set to produce engaging and informative content that aligns with government standards and public expectations.

The incumbent is required to provide photography services for the Ministry/Department/Agency. Duties include using various photographic equipment and software to capture high-quality photographs that document government operations, events, and initiatives.

The incumbent is responsible for creating compelling animations to support the Ministry’s/Department’s/Agency’s communication initiatives, programs, and messages.

The incumbent plays a key role in supporting the design and maintenance of dynamic, user-friendly websites and social media platforms, integrating diverse multimedia elements for a compelling user experience.

The incumbent is responsible for developing, creating, implementing, and managing digital and physical content across various media platforms. Duties include creating appropriate content through effective stakeholder engagement, standardizing, and organizing the content using appropriate multimedia tools and techniques and publishing the content on the appropriate media platforms.

The incumbent is required to create, maintain, and update engaging, user-friendly, and accessible websites for key stakeholders of the Ministry/Department, particularly members of the public. It also includes ensuring that the Ministry/Departments web presence aligns with government standards and effectively communicates the Ministry’s initiatives and services to the public.

The incumbent is required to create and produce images, logos, layouts for magazines, newsletters, brochures and other print pieces for the visual conceptualisation and graphic design of projects for the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is required to conduct in-depth research and prepare, write and edit executive and other speeches, releases, articles, letters and other communication documents for use by the Ministry/Department. Duties involve researching material for writing assignments; submitting assignments within agreed timelines and ensuring relevance and currency of content.

The incumbent is required to contribute to the achievement of the communications targets of the Ministry/Department and assist in monitoring their implementation. Duties include coordinating media relations strategies, producing and disseminating materials for communicating information about the Ministry/Department and its services; coordinating the content of the intranet or external website and the production of a quarterly newsletter; disseminating reports and publications; and maintain an updated database of contacts and an effective communication system within the Ministry/Department. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.