Communications

The incumbent is required to play a key role in the implementation of the Ministry’s/Department’s corporate communications strategy and programmes. Duties include assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of these strategies and programmes; taking the lead on corporate media campaigns, public relations and other communications activities to generate consistent publicity results with clear targets and priorities and supervising lower-level staff engaged in related work. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

This incumbent is required to develop, implement, direct and evaluate the Ministry’s/Department’s marketing and communications strategies and programmes including public relations, media relations, web site content and the Ministry’s/Department’s identity/image programme. Duties include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of staff engaged in the performance of related activities. Duties also include using communications as a vital component of the overall change management programme in support of the Ministry’s/Department’s initiatives amongst internal stakeholders and to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of government and of the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is responsible for the identification, development and implementation of government’s communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes formulating and reviewing policies and systems, monitoring and evaluating the implementation thereof and providing advice and guidance to line Ministries/Departments. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas listed.

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the work of staff engaged in the identification, development and implementation of government communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes providing advice and guidance to Ministries/Departments on Government Communications policies, rules and procedures; creating positive internal and community relations and responding to queries from the media. The incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

The incumbent is responsible for the development, design and implementation of the policy framework for the effective communication of Government Information and for Government Communications strategies and plans. The incumbent is required to provide expert advice to Ministries/Departments on Communications policies, systems, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors the development and implementation of Ministry/Department specific communication programmes.