Communication Manager @ ALLE!

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
Responsible for development and execution of strategic external and internal communications for ALLE. Ensure effective management of the Company’s corporate reputation, brand and identity as well as serve as a lead communications representative for the Company along with the General Manager.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design new and implement existing policies, procedures and processes in compliance with Ethiopian legal requirements, international best practices and the company’s overall strategy and objectives;
• Develop and implement corporate communication strategy plan including selection of communication channels, information tailoring for different types of audience, management of outsourcing partners, etc.
• Manage and monitor the day-to-day internal and external communications
• Represent ALLE organization to stakeholders, interested parties and the public and serve as the company spokesperson
• Build on existing and develop new relationships with media, key decision makers, member organisations and others as well as work on collaboration with advertising agencies and partners
• Co-ordinate media and public affairs activities to promote ALLE legal and policy positions
• Issue press releases, arrange interviews and compile press kits
• Manage the publication and promotion of ALLE materials, including design and printing in close collaboration  with Sales & Marketing department
• Ensure that employees are aware of changes and projects within the company by distributing executive messages, preparing presentations and internal memos, and conducting meetings to share information
• Develop print materials and branding strategies for employee use
• Provide communications coaching for employees, if required
• Prepare and manage annual budget for his/her own section, report the costs to the concerned parties and recommend remedial measures when needed
• Develop KPIs for his/her own team and establish service levels to be achieved
• Ensure appropriate staffing in terms of quality and quantity for his/her own team
• Participate in staff management and development through talent acquisition, training, coaching, performance management and motivation
• Work on other assignments and special projects as assigned by the General Manager and/or the company’s Management Team.

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Job Requirements:

Knowladge Skills and Abilities  

• Standard business office software
• Very strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strategic and visionary creative and problem solver
• Good listener, strong people skills
• Self-starter with excellent organization skills
• Team player
• Independent work initiative and flexibility
• Demonstrated attention to detail with proven accuracy

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Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or above in Communications, Public Relations and Marketing or related fields

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Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in (corporate) communication department, advisory or communication/marketing consulting (retail/FMCG experience/exposure required)
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in similar roles 

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How to Apply:

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We are Driven* Customer Focused* Forward Thinkers* Socially Responsible* And Collaborative

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Application Instruction
To apply at ALLE! ,
Please send your CV to Apply@alle.et