The Communications Officer will be responsible for public perception of a company. Managing this perception involves developing marketing and communication strategies, understanding the importance of timing and setting, responding to crises and setbacks, overseeing a team of diverse communications roles and ensuring that information released is consistent with the strategy at large.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing a cohesive communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives of TMGO.
• Develop branding initiatives, internal communications and external media relations.
• Crisis management and pre-emptive planning.
• Cultivating an environment of readiness and alertness.
• Managing a communications budget.
• Organising different Events & workshops.
• Maintaining an awareness of company risks and threats.
• Projecting a positive company image to the public.
• Ensuring quality control of all information released and demonstrate strong results in PR output and/or influencer relations.
• Managing TMGO websites, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and other media relations.
• Maintaining smooth contact and communication with our PR and Event advisers.
• Liasing with TMGO stakeholders, sponsors and customers to maintaing smooth relationship.
• Reporting consolidation and presentation- Fortnightly / Monthly Steering Committees, Quarterly Board Meetings, Monthly Board Teleconferences, Monthly Stakeholder Reports etc

Education And Experience

• BA or MA Degree in Public Relations, Communication, Media or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related role
• Experience in Geothermal related work is an advantage.
• Knowledge of written and spoken English and Afaan Oromifa languages