CITY OF HARARE
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
job: Head :Corporate Communications
GRADE: 4
REPORTING TO: Town Clerk
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for driving the City’s Communications, Marketing and Customer Service Strategy with the objective of enhancing the City’s corporate brand and reputation.
KEY RESULT AREAS
? Developing, leading and executing the City’s Media Strategy
? Communicating service delivery issues to customers through various media channels
? Managing the city’s communications risk and opportunities profile.
? Managing the city’s brand and reputation
? Managing council website, editing, writing and producing of council newsletter and promotional materials
? Handling council press, information and communication activities
? Supervising, and coordinating work of subordinates in line with the approved performance management system
? Promoting the City as a tourism and investment destination
QUALIFICATIONS
? Degree in Communications/ Media studies/Marketing or equivalent
? An MSc /MBA/MBL or equivalent
? Full member of a recognized professional body
? Drivers Licence a must
EXPERIENCE
? 7 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at a senior level
? Local Government experience will be an added advantage
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Interpersonal and networking skills
? Technology savvy
? Excellent Communication Skills
? Strategic alignment
? High integrity
REMUNERATION
? A competitive remuneration package will be disclosed to short-listed candidates
? The successful candidate shall be on a 5 year renewable performance-based contract and this is appraised on an annual basis.