MANAGER – CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS wanted at National Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Main Purpose of the Job:

To effectively develop and implement NARDI’s corporate communications strategy to achieve the organisations strategic goals. The role increases awareness and cultivates a desirable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, Mass Communication or related field and preferably a Master’s

Degree in the same field.

Experience: At least eight (8) years post qualification experience in a corporate communications environment of which three (3) years should have been at a supervisory level. Brand development/management experience is desirable.

Competencies: Applicants must have knowledge of research methodology: be customer-service oriented, have excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills; very good at organising and planning under tight deadlines, and able to cultivate and nurture productive internal.