The Corporate comunications manager CCM works with the Head, Corporate Communications (HCC) is responsible for the planning and execution of specific corporate, product and service brand management efforts, image and reputation management programmes.

Within approved policy and authority limits, the CCM projects the interests of individual entities on projects and events planned and executed with the involvement of external solutions partners including the media and the press.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Supports the HCC to define/update the Vision and objectives for Corporate Communications(CC) that aligns with the Group’s
 Develops corporate communications plans, events and programmes with budgets based on periodic business plans justifiable vis-à-vis revenues and growth estimates
 Supports the development of image building/management strategies and programmes, providing needed support to CEOs/COOs, executive management, teams and the general workforce
 Makes recommendations for the development and implementation of consistent and vision-aligned policies for internal and external communications and branding efforts; monitors compliance and recommends sanctions for non-compliance

Operational
 Supports the HCC in the development of Group-wide communication systems, policies and practices; ensures compliance to communications models and templates
 Oversees the career development, capability development and progression of team members and supports their growth through hands-on coaching, mentoring and counseling where necessary
 Develops and monitors the Unit’s budget and implements various initiatives to optimise costs, while delivering quality solutions of high impact
 Supports Change Management efforts on major corporate and entity level projects and business initiatives with specific focus on Communication Strategy development and deployment as may be assigned from time to time
 Oversees the transaction processing and solutions implementation efforts of the Unit and ensures administrative efficiency on a daily-basis
 Produces/provides periodic updates and management reports on the activities of the Unit to the Head, Corporate Communications and other stakeholders as may be required, once approved. Reports include billing/time and fee estimates and actuals, program and activity reports, and periodic project updates
 Manages key relationships with stakeholder groups including internal clients, general employee groups, external parties ( With the support of the HCC, works with the CEOs/COOs of individual entities to develop and implement effective communications strategies, goals and objectives that create adequate awareness about product/service propositions and brands.
 Performs other duties as may be assigned by the HCC from time to time


KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

 Adequacy, effectiveness and quality of corporate communication strategies and plans
 Quality and effectiveness, cost effectiveness of internal and external communications efforts/ activities implemented driven by internal customer satisfaction levels
 Effectiveness of management reporting
 Quality and timeliness of deliverables
 Consistency of positive information portrayed of the company Group and entities/quality and effectiveness of partnerships with the media and press


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 1st degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration etc. or other field
 7 – 8 years operational experience (Corporate/External Affairs, Media and/or Advertising) within a reputable and structured business environment, preferably a multinational corporation within the Oil & Gas industry
 Strong exposure to reputation and events management


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

 Corporate Communications Strategy Development and Execution
 Knowledgeable about best practices in strategic institutional branding
 Media Relations
 Project Management, Negotiation and Contract Management
 Basic Accounting
 Creativity & Innovation
 Organisation/Administration
 Leadership/Supervisory, Interpersonal Relations and Teamplaying
 Oral & Written Communication; effective Presentation
 PC Utilisation

Interested Candidates should forward their CVs to recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com