PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - TTCL

TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY LIMITED

POST: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Summary
The Incumbent will be responsible for managing a public relations Section along with its staff. Directs publicity programs and campaigns, improves public image of company, and clarifies company's point of view on important issues.

Closing Date: Friday, February 06, 2015
Reports To:- Chief Executive Officer

Duties 

To establish and sustain strong business relations with the Government, Media and the general public aimed at promoting TTCL corporate image.
To develop and implement effective communication strategy, policies and guidelines aimed at portraying positive image of TTCL to the public.
To develop and implement effective internal communication strategy, policies and guidelines aimed at informing employees of key developments and issues happening in TTCL.
Manages and keeps in safe custody communications and public relations related documents and other relevant publications for easy reference
Liases with the Commercial teams on the development and execution of suitable Corporate Social Responsibility programmes to support community development initiatives in line with TTCL’s business objectives.
Coordinates and manages all protocol activities, speech writing, press releases, official events and handling official company guests.
Liaises with Information Services department to manage the company’s website and use it as a communication tool to disseminate and receive information from employees
Provide leadership to the section by demonstrating the corporate values, taking accountability for the actions and results of self and others and practice corporate governance in the section.
Provide inputs to TTCL’s corporate planning processes and develop sectional objectives and functional plans that support the achievement of TTCL’s corporate objectives.
Accountable for the development of employees and ensuring the section has adequate performance capabilities in terms of skills, competencies and resources necessary to accomplish sectional objectives
Accountable for performance management of employees including setting objectives, regular feedback on performance and coaching and mentoring to improve performance and maximize employee job satisfaction.
Accountable for developing section budget and monitor and control sectional expenditure and costs to meet the budget and maximize the effective use of TTCL’s financial resources.
Implements and exercises delegated authority and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by the management from time to time.


Qualifications
University Degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
Five (5) years experience in public relations or a similar field preferably in a commercial organization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
High degree of integrity and ethical value.
Good understanding of business issues and their linkage to public
Computer literacy with good knowledge in basic software applications.

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