Job Description:
The Communications Manager role plays a crucial part in advancing and protecting the organization's reputation by developing a communications strategy that advocates for progress toward business priorities.
* Create and deliver strategic communications and external affairs efforts, clearly demonstrating the link between desired business outcomes, audience needs, and chosen activities.
* Support colleagues in building and implementing advocacy strategies, ensuring an aligned and consistent narrative.
* Collaborate with business leaders to support delivery of benefits to the country, businesses, and organization strategy.
This involves understanding business needs and priorities, developing and leading communication strategies, leveraging audience understanding, and anticipating issues through 'continuous listening' techniques.
A successful candidate will have a proven track-record of designing and delivering critical communications plans in support of business outcomes. They should be able to convey subtle, technical, or complex information simply, effectively, and creatively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage third-party agencies to deliver external engagement plans and communication materials.
* Plan and manage external events sponsorship and participation, including opportunities mapping.
* Brief and provide training to executives to speak to reporters and in events on behalf of the organization.
* Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications activities.
* Lead communication response during emergency incidents or crises.
To be considered, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in external affairs, journalism, corporate communications, media consultancy, and/or communications agency background.
High-level spoken and written English is required, along with strong written communication skills and knowledge of channel management and communications best practices.
About the Role:
This is a full-time position requiring up to 25% travel. The ideal candidate will have experience working in matrix organizations and having a customer-focused approach.
The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and a willingness to explore different paths to achieve an outcome and adjust quickly and efficiently to new circumstances.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* 8 years of experience in external affairs, journalism, corporate communications, media consultancy, and/or communications agency background
* High-level spoken and written English
* Proven track-record of designing and delivering critical communications plans in support of business outcomes
* Strong written communication skills
* Knowledge of channel management and communications best practices
Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in advancing and protecting the organization's reputation while contributing to its business priorities.
The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic team focused on creating value for the organization's businesses and enhancing its external presence.
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