Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATION (1 POSITION) - EPRA JOB
GRADE 3 (5 YEARS CONTRACT) REF: VA/5/6/2022
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop communication policies, strategies and programs to deliver
communications objectives throughout the organization;
2. Ensure optimization of electronic media channels including management of the
corporate web resources, and ensure that all information disseminated through
web resources is accurate, complete and updated;
3. Overseeing the drafting and editing of the following; speeches, press releases,
messages and advertisements for the print and broadcast media, and oversee the
organization of media briefings for EPRA;
4. Overseeing the development and implementation of the Communications
strategy and policies on Corporate Social Responsibility programs;
5. Direct the design, development and distribution of branded materials/products
to enhance public awareness;
6. Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads
to measurable action;
7. Provide leadership in conducting organizational research and implementation of
the recommendations;
8. Provide leadership in the co-ordination of the preparation of the internal and
external publications and annual reports;
9. Oversee delivery of strategic communications campaigns that demonstrate
EPRA operations in the digital media;
10. Overseeing concept development and production of documentaries and inform
EPRA is;
11. Supervise and appraise staff in the Corporate Communications department;
12. Ensure development of performance programs, work plans, and budgets for the
department;
13. Develop departmental procurement plans.
Qualifications
1. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been
in supervisory role;
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations, Marketing or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. A Master’s Degree in Communication Journalism Public Relations, Marketing or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Professional qualification and membership, in good standing;
5. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in Computer skills
7. Demonstrated results in work performance; and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.