Director of External Affairs

Location:
Accra, Ghana
Apply by:
September 17, 2019
Position type:
Permanent Employment
Competency area:
Management

The position will be reporting to Ghana Country Manager & VP Investor Relations and Communications.

The successful applicant will be a part of the Ghana Leadership team. The role is to develop and implement the Ghana Communications and External Relations strategy, objectives and plans, that is aligned with Aker Energy’s mission and vision.

Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum of a Master’s Degree in business, journalism, communications or related field
  • At least 10 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations and/or public affairs for a major multinational or national organization
  • Experience in the oil and gas industry is a plus
  • Proven media relations skills and relationships with top-tier media; experience as a corporate spokesperson
  • Proven networking and influencing skills
  • High level of diplomacy, tact and perceptiveness
  • Strategic and proactive

Tasks and activities

  • Developing and implementing the Communications and External Relations Strategy which:
    • identifies and manages political, public policy, stakeholder and reputational risks
    • builds and maintains Aker Energy’s brand and reputation in Ghana
    • supports and leverages the benefits of Aker Energy’s CSR activities in Ghana
  • Supporting Country Manager and Senior Management both in Accra and Oslo in:
    • effective stakeholder engagement to achieve corporate strategy and objectives
    • building and maintaining government and broader political and non-political stakeholder relationships for the identification and management of political risk, stakeholder risks and regulatory/public policy issues that could impact the viability of the organisations interest.
  • Providing communications and stakeholder management advice and support for company’s crisis management strategies and plans

Please send your application to careers@elidelprestige.com.

Closing date is 17 September 2019. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that Elidel Prestige does not charge job applicants processing fees for positions advertised.