Job Purpose: Responsible for development and execution of strategic external and internal communications for ALLE. Ensure effective management of the Company’s corporate reputation, brand and identity as well as serve as a lead communications representative for the Company along with the General Manager.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Design new and implement existing policies, procedures and processes in compliance with Ethiopian legal requirements, international best practices and the company’s overall strategy and objectives;
Develop and implement corporate communication strategy plan including selection of communication channels, information tailoring for different types of audience, management of outsourcing partners, etc.
Manage and monitor the day-to-day internal and external communications
Represent ALLE organization to stakeholders, interested parties and the public and serve as the company spokesperson
Build on existing and develop new relationships with media, key decision makers, member organisations and others as well as work on collaboration with advertising agencies and partners
Co-ordinate media and public affairs activities to promote ALLE legal and policy positions
Issue press releases, arrange interviews and compile press kits
Manage the publication and promotion of ALLE materials, including design and printing in close collaboration with Sales & Marketing department
Ensure that employees are aware of changes and projects within the company by distributing executive messages, preparing presentations and internal memos, and conducting meetings to share information
Develop print materials and branding strategies for employee use
Provide communications coaching for employees, if required
Prepare and manage annual budget for his/her own section, report the costs to the concerned parties and recommend remedial measures when needed
Develop KPIs for his/her own team and establish service levels to be achieved
Ensure appropriate staffing in terms of quality and quantity for his/her own team
Participate in staff management and development through talent acquisition, training, coaching, performance management and motivation
Work on other assignments and special projects as assigned by the General Manager and/or the company’s Management Team.
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Job Requirement
Knowladge Skills and Abilities
Standard business office software
Very strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Strategic and visionary creative and problem solver
Good listener, strong people skills
Self-starter with excellent organization skills
Team player
Independent work initiative and flexibility
Demonstrated attention to detail with proven accuracy
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Qualifications
Bachelor Degree or above in Communications, Public Relations and Marketing or related fields
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Experience
Minimum of 6 years of experience in (corporate) communication department, advisory or communication/marketing consulting (retail/FMCG experience/exposure required)
At least 3 years of managerial experience in similar roles