Job vacancy for External Communications Manager at Vodafone Ghana

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There is a job vacancy for the position of External Communications Manager at Vodafone Ghana.

Job Responsibilities

Communications and Media Relations: 

  • Liaise with the Foundation and Sustainability manager in facilitating internal and external communications and visibility on the Foundation and Sustainability issues
  • Public Profiling /Awareness Creation on the Work of the foundation
  • Act as the communications business partner for senior management and various functions, providing relevant communication solutions to help build the Vodafone Brand
  • Develop and execute integrated communication plans aligned to the strategic objectives of the business 
  • Fashion out policy standards applicable to Corporate Communications in line with Group standards
  • Manage the media exposure of the C.E.O. and all SMT members through the necessary preparations, Q and As, fact sheets and interview schedules. 
  • Monitor news items and ensure that the right mitigation measures are taken on negative stories about the VF brand.

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  • Supervise the tracking, on a daily basis, of reporting on VF Ghana and competitors in key news channels.
  • Pitch stories in a way that generates positive news for the Vodafone brand
  • Develop and sustain relationships with key media personnel to help Vodafone’s story telling.
  • Create content for news releases, articles, speeches, presentations for various channels including Vodafone’s website, Facebook, Twitter and any other social media channel
  • Develop and implement a social media strategy for VF to enhance competitive advantage
  • Develop and apply monthly themes to the various content created and distributed across news channels.

Reputation Management and Public Relations:

  • Develop programs to enhance the profile and reputation of Vodafone as the telecom company of choice in Ghana
  • Prepare position papers for Vodafone on critical industry issues and ensure consistent messaging across audience 
  • Position Vodafone as a thought-leader in the telecoms industry through relevant engagements and exposures
  • Provide guidance and direction in a way that ensures that Vodafone leverages the PR value in its key events and sponsorships. 

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Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

  • Media relations management and Communication strategy development
  • Experience in providing communication guidance to senior management
  • Stakeholder identification, mapping and analysis
  • Project management, communication and reporting experience 
  • Good knowledge of business structures and processes.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills (Essential)  
  • Ability to develop and manage budget
  • Ability to work with people effectively at all levels both within and outside the organization 
  • Executes media relations, content and channel management for social media/digital storytelling, financial, corporate, policy and crisis communications
  • Plan and activate specific communications and media profiling of CEO, Board and Senior Executives in line with company priorities
  • Provide communications for overall EA strategy and priorities to drive engagement and reputational improvements among key external stakeholders

Must have technical / professional qualification:

  • Good understanding of the environmental and socio-economic agenda, through qualification and experience (Essential)
  • Knowledgeable in Social Responsibility in general with focus on Ghanaian environment.
  • Possess strong organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet short deadlines.
  • Have good interpersonal skills to accommodate all shades of opinion from people with diverse background in the discharge of the role.
  •  Demonstrable expertise in understanding the needs of an organization’s audiences and delivering appropriate messages using a variety of channels
  • Prior experience in developing and implementing an effective strategic external communication plan for a large organization
  • Must have ten (10) years minimum experience in Corporate Communications or related field in a large organization

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