Lead Communication & Media Officer

• JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the planning, development, implementation and delivery of corporate communications

activities for CLIENT and its subsidiary in order to raise the companys profile amongst the public and the industry, while maintaining and building the corporate identity in alignment with the overall business objectives.

Description

Develop in consultation with the corporate affairs and communication manager the departmental strategy and support effective cascading of the departmental strategy into sections policies and procedures in line with the overall business objectives of corporate affairs and communication

• Prepare and propose the budget for the respective section and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.

• Oversee all matters related to corporate visual identity management and to the branding of the company in all PR related internal/external channels of communication such as print, broadcast and on-line, including the public usage of CLIENT & Qatofin brands.
• Manage and foster strong relationship of CLIENT with its shareholders and stakeholders at large for all media related issues thus ensuring the highest level of communication.
• Analyse, propose, develop and monitor effective programs and campaigns within the agreed budgets thereby maximizing return on investment on the divisions annual operations plan and submit it for management approval.

• Develop and create all kinds of artworks, themes, and designs for the company as per annual plan and ensure its compliance to the Corporate Identity, theme, ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Support the communication and design needs of all CLIENTs departments, either in-house or through external contractors
• Supervise the creation, preparation and implementation of plans, design and artwork for all CLIENT publications, including identifying areas of potential interests, obtaining necessary approvals, checking, editing and approving copywriter work and translation if relevant.
• Manage the internal and external printing and production of all publications though external contractors and in-house graphic designer.
• Manage relationship with print contractor, including the supervision, review, and invoicing for all CLIENT print requirements
• Align allocation of resources with technical specifications to meet the budgetary parameters of projects, prepare scope of services and evaluate suppliers as necessary.
• Act as the focal point to supply required graphic artwork and media material for international and local exhibitions.
• Manage and ensure quality control of outsourced service providers in concept, design, art direction, production, print buying to ensure that the product is as per CLIENTs expected standards and norms.
• Manage centralised non-technical archiving facilities, ensure the corporate heritage is maintained and well classified for quick and safe reference in future.

• Prepare sustainability report for CLIENT and ensure accuracy of report in capturing the relevant information.
• Support the preparation of internal and external sustainability-related communication, ensuring consistency with CLIENTs brand, image and policies.
• Support enhancement of departmental policy and procedures and develop/enhance procedures related to respective section, implement procedures and controls covering all areas of communication, media and reporting activity to ensure adherence and effective implementation.