Communications and Public Relations Manager

- Corporate communications

- Internal communications

- Information management

- Media Relations

- Public and Stakeholder relations

- Publications

- Events planning and management

Duties and Resposibilities

Core responsibilities

- Coordinate, lead and manage BOPEU communication and public relations strategy and functions.

- Be the media contact and liaison officer and generally build and maintain rapport and good, effective working relations with media personnel, editors, reporters and freelancers.

- Lead and supervise a communications team.

- Be responsible for safe custody and use of communications material and equipment.

- Produce, publish and manage Union media, publicity and publications including: advertising, brand and identity, newsletters, magazines, brochures, flyers, leaflets, pamphlets and other promotional literature, websites social media and group email communication (intranet).

- Manage written correspondence and internal communications/memos, between offices and ensure effective information dissemination to members and union structures.

- Manage CSR projects and events, including commemoration of special events.

- Advice Union leadership regarding image, protocol and etiquette.

- To facilitate and support role of Union Spokespersons including Press Releases, and draft speeches, talking points and briefs for Union Executives.

- Lead editing, compilation and packaging of the Union's annual reports.

- Organise and arrange media briefings conferences, public discussions and related educational informative forums.

- Facilitate/Coordinate and storage of newspaper clips, videos, media monitoring and media records. 

- Be responsible for publicity budget and transactions. 

Non-Core Duties

- Contribute to improvement and management of front desk functions, customer relations and Union employee (staff) relations

- Advise and coordinate rapporteuring functions at conferences.

- In consultation with investment wing, advise and manage the strategic use of Union brand material, souvenirs, corporate gifts and merchandise.

- Support the Union's Education, Organising (outreach) and Industrial Relations functions.

- Contribute to external visits, receiving visitors and trade union solidarity.

- Advice and support development of fundraising proposals (grant writing) 

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Media Studies or Journalism, plus a minimum of five (5) years in a Communications or Public Relations environment, with proven practical application of the required skills and competencies. Alternatively, a Master's Degree in the above discipline with three (3) years relevant work experience, Membership to a professional Communications and/or Public Relations body will be an added advantage.

Competencies

- Outstanding writing and oral communications skills, including presentations and public speaking.

- Strong PR acumen, attention to detail and high degree of creativity, personal organisation, planning, and time management, and willingness to work odd hours.

- Significant media relationships (connections).

- Excellent inter-personal and people relations skills in local and national cultural context.

- Political savvy in current Trade Union context and environment.

- Operational knowledge and practice in the organisational structure, values, and culture, specifically of BOPEU and of Trade Unions in general.

- Strong project management and marketing skills, (including events, protocol and etiquette).

- Very good ICT and media production skills including: radio, TV, copy-editing, use of applicable software, graphics, desktop publishing and management of websites and social media.

- Basic understanding of applicable laws e.g. libel.

- Budget management and basic fundraising skills for non-profit organisations.

- Good coordination/supervisory, team work, relationship management and basic strategic skills.

Special Working Conditions

Tenable: Gaborone

Salary and Benefits

The union offers an attractive remunerative package that includes:-

- Competitive salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme (employer pays 10%; employee %5)

- Generous Leave of 24 days per annum

- Group Life Cover

- Optional Funeral Scheme cover

- Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)

- Staff Loan Scheme 

Contacts

Direct your applications to

The General Secretary or hand - deliver to Plot 54372, P.O Box 320, CBD, Gaborone

Preference will be given to BOPEU members. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. No E-mail or fax applications will be accepted.

Source:Sunday Standard January 24-30 2016