Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Corporate Communications at National Pension Commission (PenCom)

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an extra-ministerial department set-up to oversee the management of pensions for “pensioners not transiting to the Defined Contributory Scheme” has recently received the mandate to carry out its functions as stipulated by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.

The Organisation now seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill selected positions. The client seeks to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

Ref No: DG ADCC
Location: Lagos

Job Description
This role is responsible for leading and managing Legal Services and managing institution’s interface with media. Also to ensure that effective legal advice, support and representation that promotes corporate image is provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Communications Department.
• Ensure the Organisation corporate communications both internal and external are consistent with governing values and objectives.
• Manage the various aspects of the Organisation’s media relations strategy, including handling of media queries, interviews and press conferences.
• Implement effective media / public relations and crisis management systems and processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to defined policies and procedures governing both internal and external information dissemination.
• Liaise with media and public relations agencies.
• Handle the planning, organizing and convening of public relations and corporate events.
• Ensure timely and prompt implementation of the internal communication plan.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics or any relevant discipline.
• A post graduate / relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 16 years work experience of which at least 3 years in a related function.

Key Competency Requirements

• A good appreciation of strategies and key concepts in communication management.
• A good understanding of the Nigerian public sector environment.

Application Closing Date
Extended  to 17th October, 2014.

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to: [email protected] or [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for. 

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Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.