Corporate Affairs Officer at Sahara Group Limited

Posted on Tue 13th Nov, 2012 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (3 comments)

The Sahara Group incubates companies primarily in the energy sector. These companies have their core fields of endeavour centered within the oil and gas industry and its associated sub-sectors.

Sahara Group Limited is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Officer

Location: Lagos State

Job Description    
  • To maintain the media reputation of Sahara Group while ensuring that information that might negatively impact on business operations are kept at the minimum by acting as the media liaison for the Group on all related issues.
  • Transform the organization by instilling core brand values, protect corporate identity, and develop cogent and consistent messaging that enhances understanding across internal and external audiences.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develop communication objectives and communication plans
  • Check the media for issues that affect the organization
  • Write and produce publications such as internal newsletters, leaflets and annual reports
  • Write news releases, speeches and articles
  • Edit documents and arrange for their publication
  • Maintain up to date information using company intranet facilities.
  • Assist in organizing promotional events and conferences
  • Assist in organizing and conducting press conferences.
  • Assist in planning and organizing social events that meet up to company standards.
  • Support day to day running of the department to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department.
  • Provide information to the media when need arises.
  • Liaise with IT in the maintenance and update of the organization’s website.
Knowledge/Skills
  • Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and pro-activity
  • Positive ‘make it happen’ attitude
  • Maintains a positive outlook.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity
  • A confident self-starter.
  • Ability to sustain good working relationships with a diverse range of people/personalities
  • Flexes personal style to different situations/people
  • Relishes the challenges of diversity
  • Is culturally and personally flexible and sensitive.  
  • Is perceptive of and receptive to others’ opinions, aware of own impact on others and able to adapt approach accordingly.
Qualification / Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
  • Possess the requisite leadership & entrepreneurial skills to help achieve short, mid and long term goals of the Sahara group
  • Poise to interact effectively with all stakeholders
  • A diplomatic but persuasive attitude when dealing with colleagues
  • A team player with an international outlook and an ability to communicate effectively across boundaries
  • Sound planning skills, numeracy and a precise orderly method of working.
Application Closing Date
26th November, 2012

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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