CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIVISON

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION:
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS &COMMUNICATION OFFICER / DEPARTMENT:
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE / ISSUE DATE:July 2017
Revised dates :
INCUMBENT
REPORTS TO / Manager Corporate Governance /CEO
LOCATION / HA Valelevu
DATE
Reporting Positions: Corporate Governance Executive
Purpose:
Communicate and publicize the work of the Housing Authority both externally and internally, keeping all stakeholders abreast with HA developments. Contribute to the maintenance of sound media and community relations.
Accountabilities:
  1. Research and draft speeches, media supplements, press releases and reports as and when required.
  1. Liaison with the general public and clients on requests for information, complaints and inquiries about housing policies and assistance.
  1. Prepare and facilitate the publication of the HA Newsletter, media supplements for general promotion and client education on a quarterly basis.
  1. Attending subdivision, squatter settlement meetings, marketing campaigns providing information on HA products, services, policies and procedures raising awareness of HA in general.
  1. Representing HA at meetings of committees and organisations as required from time to time.
  1. Update and maintain a photo gallery of HA activities and developments.
  1. Liaising with the news media in providing information about the Housing Authority’s activities.
  1. Assist in compilation of information brochures, annual reports and other publications as required.
  1. Assist in the research and writing of speeches, media supplements, press releases and reports.
  1. Assisting in the dissemination of information within HA.
  1. Maintain and update the complaints register on a regular basis
  1. Assisting the Manager Corporate Governance in special projects.
  1. Any other duties assigned by Manager Corporate Governance and Chief Executive Officer.

Working Relationships:
Internal -Manager Corporate Governance
Management and Staff
External -Customers
External Agencies: All Stakeholders
Major Challenges:
  • This position carries primary challenge of ensuring the corporate governance of the Authority is done in a risk free manner and the stakeholders are well communicated with.
  • Majority of time taken up with dealing with complaints, publicizing newsletter and public releases.

Competencies, Experience and Qualifications:
The following competencies, experience and qualifications are required to do this job:
  • Degree in Journalism or related discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Computer literacy
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Highly motivated
  • Rational thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Analysis/modeling
  • Planning and organizing
  • Ability to think and act laterally
  • Understanding Housing Authority’s strategies, policies, procedures and operational guides
  • Maturity

Salary Range:$26,511 – $39,766 Category: 2

POSITION HOLDER: VacantDATE: ______

CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dr. Punit Sethi DATE: ______