Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Journalism or any other related field;
  
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations with at least 4 years at the management level;
  
• Member of PRSK
  
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships
  
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
  
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
  
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
  
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented
  
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
  
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
  
• Must have management and Leadership skills
  
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
  
• Should have problem solving and decision making abilities
  
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
  
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
  
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
  
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages