Role :   Jobs Opportunities : Marketing & Corporate Communication Officer In charge of Media/External Relations
Location :   1. Douala
Company URL :   https://www.ubagroup.com/countries/cm

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : Marketing & Corporate Communication Officer In charge of Media/External Relations
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) CAMEROON

Job Title : Marketing & Corporate Communication Officer In charge of Media/External Relations
Department : Marketing & Corporate Communication
Reporting Line : Head, Marketing & Corporate Communication
N° of positions : 01
Contract Type : Permanent
Location : Douala

Job Purpose :
Responsible for overseeing communication to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases and other content initiatives. Cultivates and manages relationships with media representatives.

Key Accountabilities:
 Planning, developing and implementing media relations strategy
 Responsible for media management (top newspapers, online, audio visual, international publications)
 Oversight responsibility on country’s media relations with managers
 Develop the necessary processes and policies towards ensuring beneficial relationships, brand enhancement and zero negative press
 Preparation of press releases, features and other external communication
 Negotiate placements to obtain optimum exposure
 Manage media events and leverage on opportunities there-in
 Daily media summary
 Establish and maintain strong relationship with key media stakeholders
 Organize frequent forums with bank’s executives and media
 Establish and maintain strong relationship with online news media
 Monitor all media for vital information in relation to the bank, related news or important news
 Ensure the Bank protects and promotes its image in a proper, coordinated and consistent manner

Qualification required:
Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, or any other relevant discipline.

Experience required:
Minimum experience: 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.

Key Competencies:

Knowledge
 Excellent knowledge of national, regional and international media
 Ability to write press releases and news reports
 Awareness of different media agendas
 Media crisis management
 Media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methodology.
 Business awareness and good knowledge of current affairs
 Good network in the media sphere
 Events organization

Skills/Competencies/Aptitudes

 Excellent communication skills, both written, spoken and oral (English and French)
 Strong organizational skills
 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools relating to communication
 Strong organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Integrity
 Attention to details
 Friendly, approachable and confident
 Presentation skills

Application submission
Candidates should send their resume and motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the heading “MCC Officer, Media Relations” by Wednesday May, 9th 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the interview stage.