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Post: Senior Liaison and Communication Officer

Division: Office of the CEO

Section: CEO’S Secretariat

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking Senior Liaison and Communication Officer who will be responsible for ensuring that the daily operation run smoothly and efficiently in the office of the Ceo’s in collaboration with all other Officers. To transmit information to the Public and relevant ministries and stake holder.

Scope of the Position:

The Senior Liaison Officer work is to facilitate the smooth running of the office, managing and coordinating the Agency’s special portfolio pertaining to;

1. Emergency response to fire in homes.
2. Repatriation of Bodies.
3. Administration of the Overseas Children Treatment Fund.
4. Attend to referrals for benefits assistance.

Responsibility:

• Attend to public enquiries pertaining to Benefits Assistance in liaison with the General Manager Operation;
• Managing and coordinating the Agency’s special portfolio relating to emergency response to fires in homes, repatriation of bodies and administration of the Overseas Children Treat Fund;
• Organise for provision of materials for emergency usage in cases of fire or other calamities;
• Provide employment counselling to welfare clients in order for them to secure employment opportunities and reduce dependency on welfare assistance
• Provide assistance and support to stakeholders and beneficiaries of the Agency
• Prepare reports for the CEO on all public enquiries
• Support and assist with the administrative work load in the Office of the Chief Executive:
• Provide Communication advice to Senior Management and Leadership.
• Ensure Consistency of Messaging across platforms and Departments within the Agency.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, media advisories, and Official Statements.
• Coordinate Media Coverage for the Agency’s events, launches, and outreach activities.
• Organise and Support press conferences and Media briefings.
• Coordinate Communication with government departments, agencies and partners.
• Support leadership with communication during sensitive or high public interest matters.
• Act as Primary contact for internal, partners with media outlet.
• Attend meetings, facilities communication during events or crises, and resolves coordination issues.
• Act as the focal person to transmit, deliver and receive information on behalf of the Agency.
• Develop implement communication plan campaigns and visibility products aligned with organisational goals.
• Analysed information, drafts high level advice, and ensures messaging consistency across channels

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Journalism, Communication and Public Relations.
• This area of work is open to all diploma holders and those with the relevant certificate, (Customer Service, Counselling Skills, dealing with difficult people, report writing communication
• Diploma in social work is an advantage.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should forward their application letter/email with updated CV to the:

Assistant Human Resource & Budget Management Officer

Email Address: eva.bamboche@gov.sc

Tel: 429 3500

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.