PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER – Botswana Football Association 67 views

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Corporate Communications strategy.
• Implement a Corporate Communications Strategy that will build a desired Brand and Image of the BFA.
• Produce, edit and distribute all publicity materials to ensure adherence to the principles of the communications strategy.
• Keep records of all BFA activities and maintain an up-to-date database.
• Effectively manage internal and external communication and provide regular contact with external media to ensure good publicity.
• Work with Business Development Officer and IT to design, produce and manage the BFA website.
• Keep regular contact with social media and act as first point of contact to inquiries and queries for proper coverage of BFA and its events.
• Work with the Technical Services/Football Operations and Business Development Departments to build and maintain a strong Corporate Image and Brand for the BFA through the design, production and distribution of relevant materials for public education.
• Escalate matters to the Corporate Communications Manager or Chief Executive Officer as and when necessary.
• Work with the Business Development department to plan and organise BFA events.
• Keep close contact with Regional Coordinators to ensure proper coverage of football matters in each region.
• Work regularly with relevant Government Ministries and Departments to promote football.
• Plan and implement periodic promotional events for increased public education.

Requirements

• Degree in Communications / Public Relations
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience proven in the Corporate Communications / Public Relations field with demonstrated success.
• Honesty and integrity
• Self-starter
• Go getter
• Good knowledge of working with Social Media
• Communication (oral and written), presentation and negotiation skills
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem solver
• Creativity
• Good team player
• Business acumen
• Computer literacy
• Fast learner and trainable
• Able to work under pressure and awkward hours
• Strong in managing relations with corporate clients
• Strong understanding of brand development and advancing business messaging
• Possess analytical skills
• Able to work with limited resources to produce more returns for the organisation
• Strategic – able to plan ahead and execute in synchrony with organizational strategy and ideals
• Able to guide and develop communication plan for the organization
• Ought to be ambitious and yearning for professional growth
• Should be able to ensure that the principles of our values are personified and promoted through all communication work
• Having worked with or in a football environment will be an added advantage
• Having worked in the media industry will also be an added advantage

How to Apply