Team Member, Internal Communication at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Team Member, Internal Communication

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The role of Team Member, Internal Communications is to support the Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility in building robust platform of engagement between AEDC Management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Employee Communication in conjunction with HR/liaison with workers’ representatives
• Liaison with HR to organise Town Hall Meetings with employees, and periodic quarterly/monthly meetings
• Internal interface with departments like Commercial, Technical Services, Risk & Compliance, etc
• Coordinate production of online newsletter, in-house journal, facts sheet, etc
• Copyedit, proofread & revise all Company’s publications
• Storage & maintenance of company’s social /historical records (library) as regards information bank & Company’s corporate communication matters.
• Documentation of archival materials
• Liaise with Industrial Relations Unit in HR to undertake periodic opinion poll of workers’ views

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Communications Marketing, Social Sciences and Advertising
• Additional qualifications e.g. MA, Msc, MBA will be added advantage
• 5 years’ experience working in Corporate Communications and Internal Communication roles
• Demonstrable experience in Branding and Brand Management
• Possession of in-depth knowledge of the functions and activities of various business and support divisions within.
• Membership of professional bodies in the Communications sector

Requires Skills & Competencies:

• Management Skill
• Financial Planning Skill
• Budget and Budgetary Control Skills
• Communication Skill
• Story Writing Skill
• Business Analysis and Review
• Problem Solving Skill
• Negotiation Skill

Job Conditions

• Normal AEDC working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Frequent travels within AEDC Franchise Area and beyond

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications which should include curriculum vitae and a cover letter and should be emailed to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com The subject of your mail should be the position being applied for i.e.: Team Member, Internal Communication.

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Note: Only applications sent via the above email address will be treated