PR and Communication Manager

Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all Webcor Angola communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for the company in the area of communications and public relations. Directs the efforts of the communications and public relations staff and coordinates at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Organization.

Communications and public relations

• Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive communications and public relations program that will enhance the Webcor Angola’s image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications; and,

• Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of all communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, PR agencies and so forth.

• Ensure articulation of Company’s desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the Organization, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.

• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Organization publications.

• Coordinate media interest in the company and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.

• Coordinate the appearance/content such as print and Social platforms such as Facebook, use of logo, brochures content, articles in magazines, newsletters, media trainings etc.

• Develop, coordinate and oversee programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist the company in the communications and positioning of their activities.

• Provide counsel to the company on communications and public relations.

• Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related events and CSR events.

Planning and budgeting

• Responsible for the achievement of communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives. Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and objectives and report progress to the Group Marketing Director

• Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the communications/public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.

• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the communications/public relations function.

• Keep informed of developments in the fields of communications and public relations, not-for-profit management and governance, and the specific business of the Company and use this information to help the Company operate with initiative and innovation.

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of communications and public relations activities.

• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills.

• Experience developing and managing websites

• Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.

• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.

• Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and presentations

• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

• Out-of-town, overnight travel is required.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the FMCG or commercial sector.

• Experience working with volunteers is desirable.

• Good planning and time management skills

• Great attention to detail

• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple and changing deadlines

• Ability to build strong internal relationships with other departments

• Has the adaptability to react to changing priorities and collaborates well to work as a team

• Willingness to take imitative and problem-solving skill

• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her ability