Principal External Affairs Officer

Job Description

 
Purpose & Mission 
To establish and maintain a positive reputation and admired brand for the Company
 
Roles & Responsibilities  
 
Reputation Management 
 
 
PR Campaign Planning  
 
Media Relations & Management
 
 
Systems & Processes 
 
 
Events & Messaging 
 
Agency Managment /Colloboration 
 
 
Qualifications Required 
 
Education
  • Bachelors’ degree in Communications or public relations required
  • Masters’ degree in Communications or public relations (optional)
 
Experience
  • 8-10 years minimum working experience in Communications or Media Relations
  • Practical experience of the Oil & Gas industry is an advantage
  • Strategy Development and communication
  • Strong experience in CSR and community engagement
  • Strong experience in investor relations
  • Strong stakeholder engagement
  • Campaign planning and management
  • Issue and crisis management
  • Media engagement 
 
Key Competencies
  • Analytical & synthetic thinking
  • Time management
  • Budget management skills
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Results oriented
  • Strong team player