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• Implement
  the Public Relations and Communication policy and strategy to ensure
  maximum positive publicity of UNEB.
• Direct
  and nurture Staff in the Public Relations section to enable them achieve
  their objectives as well as the organizational objectives.
• Promote
  an understanding of the Board and its activities or programmes among
  stakeholders and the general public to generate and sustain appreciation
  of its contribution to national development.
• Develop
  and maintain contacts with the media to maximize public relations
  opportunities and positive image building for the Board.
• Develop
  an in-house journal or Newsletter and annual reports derived from
  departmental reports to disseminate information on all affairs and
  activities of the Board to maximize public awareness.
• Maintain
  communication and marketing tools such as video and photographic library,
  brochures, calendars, diaries, flyers documentaries and an interactive
  Website.
• Promptly
  respond to customer queries and complaints and compile information
  regarding complaints by the general public and other stake-holders as
  feedback to enable the Board take appropriate action.
• Develop
  an internal communication network such that all Staff are kept informed
  about the Board’s policies and achievements and to get source materials
  for publicity purposes.
• Develop
  a robust consultative network with external agencies in the planning and
  execution of events such as conferences press releases, social
  responsibility programmes to maximize organizational representation and
  public relations opportunities.
• Perform
  protocol duties as need may arise.
• Carryout
  necessary research required to maintain awareness of new developments in
  the field of Public Relations for maximum efficiency in executing the
  function.
• Perform
  any other related duties as will be assigned from time to time by the
  supervisor. 

• Existence
  of sound Public Relations policies, procedures and manuals.
• Effective
  communication channels set up such as regular publication of a Newsletter,
  Brochures, Circulars, Press releases.
• Harmonious
  relations between the Board and the general public.
• Regular,
  concise and accurate information about the Board released to the media
  timely and after sufficient consultations.
• A
  regularly maintained interactive website with current content

• The
  applicant for the Principal Public Relations Officer r job must hold a Master’s
  degree in Mass Communication or Journalism from a reputable institution
  with specialization In Public Relations or with specialized postgraduate
  training in Public Relations.
• At
  least eight (8) years of relevant working experience and a minimum of
  three (3) years at the level of Senior Public Relations Officer in the
  public sector or reputable organization(s) in the private sector.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.
• Good
  Computer skills in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and presentation
  application.
• Budget
  management skills
• Personal
  Qualities: Accountability,
  Confidentiality, Team-work, Innovativeness and Professionalism.
• Age
  Limit: Between 35 to 45
  years old

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