Provide media and communications advice to the ministry;
– Develop media plans for all upcoming events and announcements in the ministry including arranging press conferences, Radio/TV shows, drafting press release and speaking notes;
– Regularly gather information and manage the ministry communications plan;
– Monitor daily media content and prepare media review for the Minister and senior officials;
– Draft content for the ministry website, update it and upload strategic documents;
– Act as a first point of contact for media inquiries;
– Update and maintain communications contact database;
– Develop the ministry’s annual media plan;
– Support wider cross-government communications work as required;
– Maintain good relations with both public and private media and act as strategic minutes taker
– Build capacity for LG Public relations officers
– Carryout research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance;
– Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the supervisor