Information Officer II

Role Summary

Responsible for liaising with the assigned Ministry and related departments for developing Public Relations Campaigns, writing press releases, conducting radio interviews, producing TV programmes and performing other related functions. 

Role Responsibilities

1. Ascertain and advise on the communications and social media needs of the department in order to develop and coordinate policies, programmes and public relations activities for special events that will meet the Ministry’s needs.
2. Draft, edit and proofread materials for internal and external publication and broadcast in order to effective and efficient publicise ministry and department objectives and activities.
3. Read and review of correspondences, newsletters as well as monitor the media in order to stay up to date with current events and ascertain the success of public relation activities for the department. 
4. Ensure effective project management by supervising support staff, conducting research and producing and managing a working budget in a timely and professional manner. 
5. Conduct, manage and produce broadcast interviews on subjects relating to the Ministry and Departments to ensure effective publicity for the Government. 
6. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Department during the absence of the Chief and Deputy Chief Information Officers. 
7. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
• Four (4) years related experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Develop the trust and support of colleagues and stakeholders
• Manage time effectively
• Provide leadership in area of responsibility
• Ensure products and services meet quality requirements
• Provide information and advice to others
• Plan for the use of resources
• Plan for change
• Minimise interpersonal conflict