Full vacancy title: Chief Communications Specialist
THE POSITION:
We are looking to employ an experienced and enthusiastic communications specialist with exceptional research and writing skills. The specialist is expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. The specialist’s responsibilities include drafting executive level speeches suited to diverse audiences and platforms, completing revisions according to client feedback, and meeting all deadlines. Furthermore, the specialist will work with other Bank staff in and outside of the Cabinet to support the management of external and internal communications needs directly related to the Presidency. In doing so, the incumbent will assist in supporting and promoting a positive public image and controlling the dissemination of information on the President’s behalf.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
Under the general guidance of the Director-General of Cabinet, the incumbent will be assigned the following duties, including but not limited to:
- Researching and fact-checking up-to-date information on a broad range of subjects for the Executive Office of the President;
- Researching materials of topical, technical, scientific, cultural, and /or historical nature for incorporation in speeches, talking points, presentations and reports, as necessary;
- Gathering and organizing ready to use files on information on possible events to enable early communications responses to emergencies and/or crises; and
- Assessing a variety of materials with staff throughout the Cabinet and other offices, as appropriate, checking all supporting data with the most reliable internal and external sources, as appropriate.
- Understanding written briefs and the specifics of speeches, talking points, presentations and reports, which may include structure, points of emphasis, appropriate humour, content, and overall style;
- Submitting draft speeches, talking points, presentations and reports outlines and subsequent drafts on time for approval;
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