Experience and Other requirements:

• 6 years’ experience with at least two (2) years at Senior Officer level.
• Professional qualification in communications.
• Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Communication skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer applicationsProven leadership skills
• Objectivity and independence
• Possess the ability to work as a team.
• Analytical, interpersonal and change management skills.

Qualifications:

• A Masters’ degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public and Media Relations or any other relevant field is an added advantage
• A Post Graduate Diploma qualification in Media Studies, Public Relations or any other relevant field.
• An Honors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, update and implement the PR and Media relations strategy, and the Content strategy.
• Review, update, educate and ensure compliance with the internal communication crisis management plan.
• Initiate and drive online and social media programs for publicity to create awareness of the Bureau.
• Collaborate with the Section of Dissemination and Communication to create public and media statistical focused content and plan for its timely dissemination to meet UBOS’ priority audience needs.
• Draft responses to media queries on matters of statistical nature in consultation with the respective Heads of Dept and Executive Director.
• Establish, collaborate and maintain media relationships and manage all media accounts.
• Manage engagements in the Office of the Executive Director, media interviews, press conferences and organize publicity activities to build awareness of the Bureau’s products in collaboration with respective statistical departments.
• Identify and address risk issues in the media that might damage the public’s perception about UBOS and her partners.
• Draft, review internal communication products e.g., bulletins, newsletters, podcasts, videos.
• Compile and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Coordinate the development of the department’s annual budget, workplan, procurement plan and training plan.
• Supervise, develop staff in the department and conduct performance appraisals.
• Prepare and submit timely accountability for resources.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time