COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST – Gambling Authority (GA)

The Gambling Authority (GA) was established by an Act of Parliament as a regulator for the gambling industry in Botswana. The Authority has the above vacancy and is seeking a highly energetic, dynamic, result-oriented, and innovative individual to join the organisation that will be at the cutting edge of an exhilarating and evolving gaming industry.

Main Purpose of the Job

To develop and implement the Authority’s Communication Strategy and related policies and procedures, cascade the strategy to different levels of the organisation, disseminate information and ensure that the relationships with various stakeholders are effectively managed.

Principal Accountabilities

Development and Implementation of the Authority’s Communication Strategy

• Conducts studies on the prevailing communication environment, to assess the effectiveness of current platforms and areas of improvement.
• Identifies and categories stakeholders to apportion appropriate budget and time in dealing with each of them.
• Develops strategy assessment mechanisms to ensure compliance with the implementation plan.
• Interprets the Authority’s corporate strategy and cascades to the different levels of the organisation as appropriate to enhance productivity, buy-in, and support

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Develops a stakeholder management plan to ensure effective and consistent engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains stakeholder issues register in order to track and manage stakeholder issues as they arise, and for corrective action.

Dissemination of Information

• Identifies and develops internal communication platforms for effective dissemination of information internally.
• Reviews internal communications platforms for effectiveness.

Annual and Quarterly Integrated Reports

• Ensure timely production of quality integrated annual and quarterly reports.

Budgeting

• Develops the Communications budget to meet the departmental objectives.
• Monitors the budget to ensure that expenditure is within set limits.

Brand Implementation

• Interprets the Brand guide/manual to create knowledge and understanding about the Company’s brand.
• Develops a brand checklist for service providers to ensure compliance with the Brand.
• Conducts brand audits to ensure compliance.

Corporate Social Investment (CSI)

• Reviews the CSI program to ensure compliance to the CSI policy.

Key Competencies:

• Communication
• Building working relationships internally and externally
• Integrity and openness
• Managing performance
• Managing processes
• Creating improvements
• Delivering service
• Decision making
• Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• A Degree in Mass Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in communication, public relations, or marketing position, at least two (2) of which should have been at the supervisory level.
• Experience in Integrated report production will be an added advantage.