Public Relations Officer Jobs at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation / GECF

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POSITION TITLE: Public Relations Officer

REPORTS TO: Secretary General

CO-ORDINATES: Media and PR activities

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Head, Secretary General Office

LOCATION: Doha, Quatar

ORGANISATION: Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

ADVERTISER: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows closely the deliberations of GECF Ministerial Meetings and Executive Board Members, all Committees, Commissions, and relevant organs of GECF in order to have total knowledge of GECF's policy, directions and priorities;

2. Develops and implements PR strategy and yearly program of the GECF;

3. Builds, maintains and manages the image of the Forum;

4. Provides a high quality of documents and publications;

5. Prepares properly reasoned and documented responses to adverse publicity about the GECF;

6. Disseminates information regarding the GECF's objectives, policies and decisions, using appropriate communication channels;

7. Establishes and maintains good relations with the media and other relevant institutions;

8. Organizes and manages the press-conferences, interviews;

9. Provides media support of the major GECF meetings and events;

10. Advises the Head, Secretary General Office on the newsworthiness to be covered.

Requirements to the Candidate for the post of Public Relations Officer

I. GENERAL

1. Citizenship: Member Country

2. Age: 45 maximum

3. Languages: Fluent command of written and spoken English is essential;

knowledge of other international languages is as advantage

4. PC skills: MS Office

5. Education: B.Sc./B.A. in Mass Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, relevant Social Sciences or Humanities II. SPECIFIC

1. Work experience: Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification active experience in public relations and/or in journalism, preferably in the media, government or international organizations operating in the energy and gas related sectors. Experience in development and execution of PR program is obligatory. Preparation of articles, press releases, speeches and other press and PR materials in English language is essential.

2. Abilities and skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;

• Ability to establish PR activity in the Forum;

• Understanding of economic and political environment in the energy sector, especially in the gas industry;

• Good knowledge of modern information practice and techniques is essential;

• Knowledge of audio-visuals is an advantage;

• Ability to work and think independently;

• Commitment to quality work and strong attention to details.

Information on Position and Employment of Public Relations Officer

I. GENERAL INFORNATION

1. Position Title: Public Relations Officer

2. Department: Secretary General Office

3. Body: Secretariat

4. Organization: Gas Exporting Countries Forum

5. Location: Headquarter, Doha, State of Qatar

6. Address: Tornado Tower, 47-48 floors, West Bay area, Doha, Qatar,

P.O. Box 23753

7. Working hours: From 7:00 to 15:30

8. Working days: Sunday – Thursday

9. Business trips: To be adjusted according to business necessity

II. INFORMATION on EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

1. Type of Contract / Contract Duration: Fixed up to 3 years, with possibility of renewal

2. Probationary period: 3 months

3. Applicable Law: Employment Contract is governed and construed in accordance

with the laws of Host Country Agreement and the State of Qatar

4. Jurisdiction: According to Host Country Agreement with the State of Qatar

III. STATUS & SUBORDINATION

1. Instructions and directions:

Under direct instructions and directions of the Secretary General

2. Reporting to: Secretary General

3. Working closely with: Head of the Secretary General Office

IV. SALARY & BENEFITS

1. Basic salary: Net monthly USD 5 500

2. Housing Allowance: 30 % of basic salary paid on a monthly basis

3. Car Allowance: 5 % of basic salary paid on a monthly basis

4. Medical Insurance Provided by Forum for employee and dependents

5. Children education: Education allowance up to 12000 USD per child per school year

6. Other allowances Installation allowance; Family allowance for dependent spouse

and children; Annual cost of living allowance

7. Provident fund: Participation in Forums' saving scheme for employee, to be paid

upon resignation

V. HOLIDAYS AND VACATION

1. Annual Paid Leave: 30 days

2. Official Holidays app. 15 days per year

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants are expected to fill the application form (which can be obtained below), attach CV and write a motivation letter and Send to the email address below: gecfrecruitment@nnpcgroup.com

Please note that your attachments must not exceed 2 MB.

Download Application Form Here

Deadline: 15 March 2012.

Public Relations Officer Jobs