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Job Title:  Communications Executive (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: ABSA Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About the Company:

Absa Group Limited (formerly Barclays Bank UK) is a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees.

 

Job Summary:   Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will support the implementation of the Absa Group Limited communication function and within the Ugandan context by managing and ensuring the correct usage of internal and external communication channels and encourage two-way communication at all levels. The job holder will act as a key support to the Communications Manager by ensuring communications support to the business goals and objectives.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Internal Communications Delivery (40%)

Outputs:

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand Communication needs and expectations, and provide necessary support to the leadership team

Drafting and gaining agreement to content of communications in line with communication plan & aligning country messages with Absa Group strategic messages

Establish and manage internal communications programme and plan, in-line with overall Absa Group communication plan

Update country pages (i.e. local sections in each publication or channel) with up-to-date country information, news and pictures, including updates to the local intranet.

Ensure swift and timely delivery of communications to target audiences

Establish and nurture a healthy two-way communication process with target audiences to enhance and build ongoing feedback to the Head of Communications

Ensuring that brand values and visual identity are incorporated into communication deliverables

Build mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders

Measure, monitor and report on the effectiveness and impact of communication interventions

Integrate and align Public Relations, Internal Communications & Marketing activities for various business units in the country

Timely reporting as request

Ensure alignment of Absa Uganda internal communication policies and adherence by all colleagues

Represent the MCX Department or the unit in other functional meetings (locally and/or at group) as required

External Communications Delivery – 20%

Outputs:

Build and manage relations with country media on delivery of external communications

Monitor media stories and provide a media brief (daily and monthly) with a view of indicating impact of Absa in the country (internally and externally)

Provide and develop communications support for the implementation of programmes and campaigns

Identify key issues and the impact on business, and provide appropriate communications advice and solutions to the Communications and the business

Research and write for print, online and broadcast communication platforms

Ensure swift and timely delivery of communications to target audiences

Establish and nurture a healthy two-way communication process with target audiences to enhance and build ongoing feedback to the Head of Communications

Business partnering – 20%

Outputs:

Prepare and put in place a stakeholders’ list/matrix

Represent the MCX Department or the unit in other functional meetings requiring communication support

Share best practice and learning with colleagues and seek continuous improvement opportunities

Contribute to the development of a strong culture within the Marketing & Customer Experience function, which positions Absa as the employer of choice for communicators

Contribute to a ‘one team’ ethos working with media/communication colleagues both centrally and regionally

Risk, Governance and Regulatory – 20%

“Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.”

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education: Higher Diplomas: Communication Studies and Language (Required)

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join ABSA Group in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 10th October 2024

 

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