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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
  Web-site.
• 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.
• Carry
  out 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.

• 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 must hold an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or
  Journalism or Public Relations from a reputable institution or an Honours
  Bachelor’s degree with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Relations.
• A
  Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations
  from a reputable institution is a distinct added advantage.
• A
  minimum of eight 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.
• Age: Between 35 to 45 years old

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