External Communications Manager Job Vacancy At Vodafone Ghana: Apply here

What Is The Role Purpose Of An External Communications Manager At Vodafone Ghana?

Develop and execute communication strategies with a focus on managing corporate brand, related risks and opportunities to protect and build reputation and brand value.

Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership

• Liaise with the Foundation and Sustainability manager in facilitating internal and external communications and visibility on the Foundation and Sustainability issues.
• Act as the communications business partner for senior management and various functions, providing relevant communication solutions to help build the Vodafone Brand
• Develop and execute integrated communication plans aligned to the strategic objectives of the business.
• Fashion out policy standards applicable to Corporate Communications in line with Group standards
• Manage the media exposure of the C.E.O. and all SMT members through the necessary preparations, Q and As, fact sheets and interview schedules.
• Monitor news items and ensure that the right mitigation measures are taken on negative stories about the VF brand.
• Supervise the tracking, on a daily basis, of reporting on VF Ghana and competitors in key news channels.
• Pitch stories in a way that generates positive news for the Vodafone brand.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key media personnel to help Vodafone’s story telling.
• Create content for news releases, articles, speeches, presentations for various channels including Vodafone’s website, Facebook, Twitter and any other social media channels.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy for VF to enhance competitive advantage.
• Develop and apply monthly themes to the various content created and distributed across news channels.
• Develop programes to enhance the profile and reputation of Vodafone as the telecom company of choice in Ghana.
• Prepare position papers for Vodafone on critical industry issues and ensure consistent messaging across audience.
• Position Vodafone as a thought-leader in the telecoms industry through relevant engagements and exposures
• Provide guidance and direction in a way that ensures that Vodafone leverages the PR value in its key events and sponsorships.
• Establish and maintain good relationship between the company and its publics.
• Manage Vodafone’s relationship with the PR agency to ensure it delivers value to the business.
• Work with the events team to roll out activities aligned to Vodafone’s strategic objectives, and that drive the business agenda.
• Provide guidance for all internal and external communications/awareness campaigns.
• Lead the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement strategy aligned to the overarching business strategy, and which provides positive PR for the company.
• Be the key person for building and sustaining relations with all Vodafone’s key stakeholders.
• Organize quarterly media/stakeholder encounters to forge closer networking and relationship building with the media and other key stakeholders.
• Develop an issue management log that tracks stakeholder issues and helps manage same in a way that strengthens relationship between the company and its stakeholders

Must have technical / Professional Qualification

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Good understanding of the environmental and socio-economic agenda, through qualification and experience (Essential)
• Knowledgeable in Social Responsibility in general with focus on Ghanaian environment.
• Possess strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet short deadlines.
• Have good interpersonal skills to accommodate all shades of opinion from people with diverse background in the discharge of the role.
• Demonstrable expertise in understanding the needs of an organization’s audiences and delivering appropriate messages using a variety of channels.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing an effective strategic external communication plan for a large organization

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