Communication Officer

Assist the Communications Manager and other team leaders in the planning, execution and delivery of internal and external communication strategies for the Medine Group and its business units.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Traditional and online communications 

• Work closely with the Communications Manager and other members of the Communications team in the execution of strategic communications plans and campaigns to support short and long-term business objectives. 
• Assist in the creation and sign off of content and tools including for the purposes of  
• Advertising, PR, Branding, Digital, and Events.  
• Carry out proper community management for Group and subsidiary social media, engaging in dialogue and answering questions where appropriate. 
• Research and prepare communications (news, documents, employees’ inputs, etc) to be added on the intranet, website and social medias. 
• Proofread documents as and when requested. 
• Help in the updates of audio-visual and written materials such as PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, brochures, reports, etc. 
• Assist in liaising with concerned parties for the production of all internal and external communications, publications and materials. 
• Request and negotiate rates with external advertising, design and printing contractors as and when required. 

2. Internal collaboration and support 

• Work with colleagues on internal, social and corporate communications to foster integrated communication strategies intended for multiple audiences. 

• Represent Medine brands on group forums and initiatives related to communications.  

3. Event Management 

• Contribute to the planning and logistics of events for Medine and its subsidiaries. 

• Ensure that all elements are properly booked, organized, and accounted for. 

• Select, negotiate and procure the services of vendors such as caterers, decorators, entertainers etc. and coordinate with vendors to prepare contracts according to group financial procedures. 

• Be present during events to monitor them and make sure that they run smoothly. 

4. Administration

• Assist in the management of budget and track spending in relation to the budgets agreed for the communications department. 

• Prepare payments of claims, requisitions, purchase orders and other accounting / financial duties. 

• Work closely with finance to ensure that financial information for each activity related to the department is accurate and up to date. 

• Perform various secretarial tasks including the drafting of correspondence, memos, approvals and other documents. 

• Schedule and arrange appointments and meetings as and when required. 

• Assist/ participate in meetings and issue minutes when required. 

• Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, bookkeeping, copying, mailing and maintaining departmental filing and e-filing. 

5. OTHERS

• Any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and/or required by the employer.

CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

Qualifications Required:

• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, communications or advertising.
• A degree in marketing, communications, advertising or a related field. 

• Key competences (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Behaviours):

• Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and French
• Strong project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders.
• Good understanding of advertising processes, media planning, and production workflows.
• Flexible, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.