Public Relations Officer – Maternity Cover Job at Aldelia

Position Title: Public Relations Officer – Maternity Cover

Reports to: Public Relations & Public Affairs Coordinator

Division: Business Development

Location: Site

Activities

• To execute public relations strategies of the company in Block-I to ensure the good image of the affiliate and the Group.
• To organize and supervise the official visits in the operated areas.
• To contribute to establishment and maintenance of a media network in the districts of the operated areas under the supervision of the external communication coordinator.
• To contribute to establishment and maintenance of a network of local stakeholders in relation with the community liaison officers.
• To liaise with and answer enquiries from stakeholders such as media, community members and leaders under the supervision of the Corporate Affairs Manager.
• To implement an integrated strategic communication plan to advance the companies relationship with key stakeholders in the Albertine-Graben region.
• To organize and coordinating field visits at Total exploration area.
• To liaise with cross functional teams.
• To promote and increase the visibility of company activities, policies and initiatives in the region.
• To foster community relations through events such as, meetings, open days and through involvement in community initiatives, in relation with the community liaison officers, tourism liaison officers.
• To develop and maintain a database of media contacts and manage media engagements in the regions.
• To Develop and design key messages to effectively impact the targeted stakeholders (interpretation, illustrations, choice of medium, leaflets and videos and others).
• To distribute press releases to targeted audiences

Qualifications/Experience required

Qualification: University Degree in mass communication/public relations

Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Knowledge and ability to write and communicate in English (a must), Alur and/or Luo (an added advantage)
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to live in and adapt to a remote environment.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and planning skills
• Self-confident and sociable — ability to network effectively.
• Proven experience in dealing with and writing for the media including an interest in current news coverage.
• Proven experience in researching, writing and managing the production of publications;
• Well-developed computer skills, including proven ability to maintain/update websites, and a demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and desktop publishing.
• An understanding of the activities in the oil and gas sector, Government and civil society
• Ability to prioritize and think creatively
• Possess good problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency required, including Excel, Word, Photoshop and PowerPoint

Application deadline

26 March 2026