Communications Officer at Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC)

Job Description

• Coordinate the development and implementation of PIAC’s communications, public relations and outreach in line with PIAC’s strategic direction and programme objectives
• Work with the Senior Management Team to plan, develop and roll out PIAC’s communications strategy to maximise public awareness and engagement
• Responsible for press releases, statutory publications, success stories and PIAC’s positions on topical development issues
• Design, manage and maintain PIACs social media presence
• Ensure production and dissemination of a quarterly & annual newsletter and annual narrative report
• Collect, collate, edit and publish all PIAC documentation for both internal and external audiences ensuring that they are of the highest quality
• Manage the PIAC website to ensure it is constantly updated, interesting and interactive-using appropriate social media platforms as a vehicle
• Coordinate field visits to project sites and ensure proper dissemination of information for events and success stories
• Develop and maintain relationships with media and other partners throughout the country.
• Closely monitor and track media coverage of PIAC’s events and activities
• Ensure promotion of various events and activities of the committee in the media and online platforms
• Source, commission and edit news, images and videos for the website and online media.

Requirement/Skills

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field
• At least 5 years of work experience in media relations, reporting and developing communication plans and material, or a Second Degree with at least 3 years working experience
• Knowledge of the extractive sector will be an added advantage
• Good communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to function well as part o f a team
• Diligent attention to detail
• Results-oriented
• Strong in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Skills in designing simple infographics for campaigns
• Graphic design, photography and printing experience
• Integrity and Confidentiality