Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruits Assistant General Manager - Media Adviser

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is the independent regulatory agency mandated by Government to monitor and regulate the electricity industry in Nigeria. The Commission is committed to promoting and ensuring efficient market structures and an investor-friendly industry to meet Nigeria's need for safe, adequate, reliable and affordable electricity.

To drive the achievement this mandate, the Commission seeks to recruit qualified professionals for vacant positions in the Office of the Chairman and its 6 specialized Divisions.

NERC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Assistant General Manager - Media Adviser

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Media Adviser is responsible for offering advise on strategic communication that would positively promote the Commission's image in both print and electronic media and with the public at large.
• The job holder reports to the Chairman.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises the Commission through the Chairman on relationship with print and electronic press
• Formulates communication related policies with the management as well as ensures general administration of the unit
• Consults with stakeholders to enlist their support for all Commission's decisions and represents the Commission at important media and social gatherings and oversees media relations activities
• Initiates and carries out communication based researches
• Initiates media campaigns on the activities of the Commission
• Facilitates press & media relations for the Commission
• Promotes Commission's activities with local and international stakeholders and the media
• Works with other Divisions in creating public enlightenment programmes about the Commission for use in the print and electronic media.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree in Media Studies, Mass Communication, Political science or related discipline
• A Post graduate experience in media related areas will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 18 years post-graduation experience
• Practical experience in media work, especially print journalism either as reporter, editor or columnist or all the above is critical
• Experience as media assistant or advisor to a high-ranking public official will be a clear advantage
• Good knowledge of the electricity industry and understanding of the Commission's mandate
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media
• Analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically. Skills and experience in communication programmes, monitoring, review and evaluation.
• Good media relation skills.
• Good organizational, leadership and supervisory skills, discipline & Integrity.
• Must possess high levels of discipline and integrity; able to see projects through.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.