Job Vacancy For Communications officer

• The Communications officer will support to develop a more visible and enviable corporate image and effectively establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between the mine and the publics towards securing a social license for the mine.
• She/he will support the facilitation of actions identified in the communications strategy, including media relations, digital media, employee communication and crisis communication.
• The role has become necessary because of the significantly increasing need for communications support for mine activities including our 10-Year socio-economic development plan, which will require an additional hand in the Unit to support the Superintendent.

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to site's Environmental Management Plan.
• Accept personal responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his/her work.
• Work compliantly with the requirement of government of Ghana Agencies, environmental, health and safety legislation and AGAG regulation.
• Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of assigned job
• Support the Communications Superintendent to update the Mine's communications strategy and develop communication plans to achieve Obuasi Mine's communication goals.
• Assist with conducting annual internal communication and brand audits.
• Support the development of messages for internal communication campaigns.
• Work with Digital Technology to develop and implement a photo and video catalogue.
• Provide photography support for internal events.
• Support in planning and implementing employee events and initiatives.
• Write stories and develop content for External Newsletter
• Assist with developing content for infographic fliers and posters.
• Assist in drafting speeches, speaking notes and project briefs.
• Regularly updating the intranet with fresh stories and information
• Collate stories and events for monthly reports.
• Support with development and implementing social media content plans and manage official social media pages.
• Monitor social media pages and collate analytics to inform strategy and content plans.
• Monitoring news media and provide relevant updates from local, regional and national sources.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to develop content for publication in the quarterly internal Newsletter and News Flash
• Develop and maintain relations with media organisations.
• Support the dissemination of information on the Mine's 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) via local radio programmes and other platforms.
• Assist with developing monthly news media clippings report.
• Support the development of SEDP impact stories by liaising closely with the M&E Unit.
• Develop communication plans for community stakeholder engagement.

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Brand Management, Social Sciences, Information management or related discipline

• At least 3 years' experience in communications and public relations, in a similar organizational setting
• Experience with the media is an asset

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Research and reporting writing skills
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake media buying and engagement
• Knowledge and experience with PR monitoring tools
• Experience with blogs
• Knowledge and experience with Canva, Indesign, illustrator, photoshop
• Knowledge of basic photography
• Demonstrated capacity to develop scripts and storyboard for short impact videos
• Project Management skills
• Good public speaking skills
• Strong proficiency in Asante Twi
• Knowledge of internationally applicable standards relevant to sustainable development (ICMM, IFC, ESG and SDG on Social Performance, VPSHR, GEITI etc.)
• A good knowledge of shared value-driven community investment

• Attentive to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information
• Customer focused
• Takes Initiative.
• Results driven and proactive
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to learn
• Able to tailor complex information into simple engaging content for different audiences
• Willingness to occasionally work long hours and weekends
• Knowledge of Obuasi Mine stakeholder and media landscape
• Ability to display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Ability to organise and accurately complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, and available resources
• A good experience and knowledge of the mining value chain is an asset
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to local customs and traditions

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