Port Harcourt Water Corporation Recruits Manager, Communication and Public Relations

As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers Stale Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).

In addition, the Rivers State Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AIDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.

PHWC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Manager, Communication and Public Relations

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ref: ES0045

Description

• Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,.
• The successful candidate will directly manage communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect PHWC's reputation. In particular.
• He/she will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations
  activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement and manage an effective public relations and communications strategy to promote PHWC's image and reputation.
• Articulate the Corporation's desired image and position, and ensure consistent communication both internally and externally.
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• Manage communication channels to facilitate effective stakeholder communication and engagement.
• Maintain effective media relations in order to promote and advocate for the goals and activities of the Corporation.
  Strengthen partnerships and networks with the Corporation's stakeholders, particularly government agencies, development partners, NGOs and private sector organisations.

Key Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations or any related discipline.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in Public Relations or Mass Communication will be an advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience, with at least three (3) years' experience in a senior management position, preferably in a PR and Communications firm.
• Proven experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities.
• Hands-on experience in research writing (policy briefs, news paper articles, fact sheets, industrial relations reports and newsletters).
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical skills.
• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's in Microsoft Word format, saved with your full names to: [email protected] quoting the reference number as the subject of your e-mail.

Note:

• Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.