JUICY JOBS: NSSF Advertises Top Position, See How To Apply

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is seeking to recruit a Media, Journalist Communications and Marketing Professional or a related field from an accredited University and atleast with a 2 years of experience as a PR practitioner in a busy environment to take on the position as PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (1 Position)

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JOB TITLE:              PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (1 Position)

JOB GRADE:           C5

REPORTS TO:         SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS

DEPARTMENT:       MARKETING AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

DUTY STATION:     HEADQUARTERS

Job purpose:

The Public Relations Officer will assist in the planning and implementation of the Fund’s communications/public relations programs, internal and external communication between NSSF and its various publics.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain media relations with relevant sections of the media especially reporters and other working media.
• Organise and hold press conferences to publicise the Fund’s key milestones/initiatives.
• Maintain an updated list of all key media contacts, all key stakeholders, and photo and video archives of the Fund for reference as and when required.
• Monitor NSSF coverage in all media daily, monthly, and annually compile media analysis reports periodically and maintain an updated online media portal.
• Draft media kits for planned and ad-hoc initiatives, statements, memos, regrets, and responses to requests for donations, and maintain donations register.
• Participate in the implementation of the NSSF Sustainability/CSR program and other public relations-related activities.
• Coordinate staff participation in Sustainability/CSR activities, Corporate League, and internal sports activities
• Participate in planning and execution of the Fund‘s internal and external events.
• Liaise with the PR agency to ensure tasks are executed in a timely manner and to ensure quality work.
• Participate in the implementation of approved stakeholder management strategy to ensure mutual understanding and enhance their relationship with the Fund.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and maintain a record of supplier payments, timely media facilitation for press conferences and other media events.
• Provide support to Brand & Marketing and Product Development sections whenever necessary to advance the role of Marketing & Corporate Affairs Department
• Plan and provide editorial support for the Fund’s internal publications and other cross-functional communications materials.
• Participate in the implementation of the Fund‘s Internal Communications Strategy.
• Coordinate staff participation in internal communications campaigns and other initiatives.

Education Requirements:

A degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field from an accredited University.

Related Job Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience in a busy media house and 3 years as a PR practitioner in a busy environment

Interested individuals should click the link below to fill out the application form: CLICK HERE OR HERE and also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief of People and Culture to recruitment@nssfug.org by Friday 26th January 2024

Women are encouraged to apply.

Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate and that providing minimal information or not attaching the required documentation may lead to the disposition of your candidature due to insufficient information provided.