Senior Public Affairs Officer at West African Examination Council - WAEC

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be assigned duties in the Public Affairs Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:

• Writing press releases and rejoinders of the Council;
• Writing of reports and speeches for various functionaries of the Council;
• Building and maintaining a professional and cordial relationship with the media and stakeholders of the Council;
• Keeping abreast of important reports/stories in the media particularly those related to the Council;
• Drafting and placement of advertisements/advertorials in the media;
• Organising press briefings, courtesy visits and other events of the Council;
• Production of dated publications including diaries and newsletters;
• Overseeing the operations of the Customer Service Section.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related field of Study from a recognised University;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years post NYSC relevant work experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organisation, or in the editorial Department of a reputable media outfit;
• Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication (or any of the related field of study), who possess graduate diploma in Mass Communication are also eligible. 
• Possession of higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public
• Relations is an added advantage.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicants must:

• Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
• Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
• Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
• Be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.