TSC Advertises post for Assistant Deputy Director – Corporate Communications TSC Scale 11; Requirements, Application, Duties and

TSC has advertised a post for Assistant Deputy Director – Corporate Communications TSC Scale 11. Suitable applicants should submit their application online before 09-10-2019. To apply click here

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Corporate Communications, this position is responsible for implementation of corporate communications strategy, policies and report guidelines in compliance with statutory corporate communications regulations to enable the Commission to run efficiently.

Duties and Responsbilities

(i) Developing and implementing corporate communication strategy;
(ii) Developing policies and procedures to manage complaints in line with the departmental strategy;
(iii) Cascading communication strategy to team members and supervise the delivery of work to achieve set quality standards and timelines;
(iv) Analyzing customer complaints;
(v) Planning and coordinating corporate social responsibility activities on the Teacher’s service Commission;
(vi) Providing protocol guidance for both internal and external events to ensure compliance to the set standards;
(vii) Lobbying the media on articles affecting the Teachers Service Commission to enhance corporate image of the Commission;
(viii) Drafting press releases and speeches, in consultation with relevant departments on issues that affect the Commission;
Review and advise the Commission on rebranding to improve on its corporate image;
(ix) Cascading communication strategy to team members;
(x) Mentoring, coaching and counseling staff; and
(xi) Supervising and appraising staff.

Requirements

Candidate should have-;
(i) Eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which should have been in a senior management position in a reputable organization;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations from a recognized institution
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies, Public Relations, International Relations, from a recognized institution;
iv) Experience in digital communication platforms;
(v) Leadership in communication skills;
(vi) Must have good interpersonal skills;
(vii) Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
(viii) Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(ix) Met the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution;
(x) Certificate in computer application skills;
(xi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results and
(xii) Valid registration certificate as member of a professional body and be active member the body;