External Communications &Public Affairs Coordinator Total Energies

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations/Journalism, or related field, a Masters or professional qualification in Communications/International Relations (Bac+5) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of at least 7 years’ experience in communications
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic and targeted communications within a large and complex organization.
• Well-developed computer skills, including proven ability to manage websites, and a demonstrated understanding of the internet, social media, multi-media tools and desktop publishing.
• Experience of developing and implementing effective Public Affairs strategies.
• Sound knowledge of Government and Parliamentary procedures, mandates, and good political intellect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of success in the areas of corporate planning and effective stakeholder liaison
• Strong team ethic―diplomatic team-player who can establish positive relationships and work effectively and collaboratively with individuals across the organisation and at all levels.
• Excellent organisation skills: ability to effectively plan and manage work, respond to conflicting demands on an urgent and ad-hoc basis and prioritise workload appropriately.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure effective completion of tasks within deadlines and ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of the external political environment and political developments as they affect the company
• Track record of influencing stakeholders, and understanding of opportunities and risks of working collaboratively with other stakeholders
• Sound analytical and fact-finding skills, and ability to identify and understand key issues.
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified way, whether in writing or verbally.
• A commitment to stakeholder focus and relationship management to achieve the best outcomes.
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure, meeting deadlines with tight schedules.
• Collaborative working style, happy to work with others to achieve agreed influencing objectives.

Persuasive and diplomatic manner to build clear, evidence-based arguments about complex issues to support particular views.

Activities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
External Communications
• Advise the Corporate Affairs Manager in the planning and implementation of the annual external communications & stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure the successful implementation of external communication strategies and plans aimed enhancing and maintaining the TotalEnergies’ company image as a top energy company externally.
• Facilitate the dissemination of Company and Group key messages to external stakeholders (i.e press releases, articles, information packs and other communications material aimed at creating awareness
• Supervise and ensure successful implementation of annual Public Relations activities and promotional events (e.g. Press conferences, press trips, exhibitions, workshops etc.) on time and within the budget allocated.
• Facilitate the continuous collaboration and engagement with key media houses, journalists and influential online personalities for objective reporting about company and project activities.
• Identify and ensure maximization of opportunities for media coverage in both national and local media in order to achieve highest visibility for the company.
• Lead the development and ensure synergies in the implementation of digital communication strategies and content for websites, SharePoint & social media platforms; and monitoring of company related online sentiments and conversation.
• Support implementation of issues & crisis communications functions for external audiences and stakeholders and Digital & social media management
• Facilitate a collaborative working environment with peers in the JV entities, regulatory body and Government to ensure alignment in industry communication strategies.

Public Affairs
• Develop and maintain an updated mapping of key influential Government personalities and maintain relationships with identified officials.
• Recommend appropriate tactics for effective engagement to raise awareness and strengthen our reputation with key policy makers and decision-makers (e.g maintain a contact programme of parliamentarians, civil servants and third parties, ensuring)
• Provide analyses on key national political, social, and economic issues aimed at maintaining knowledge of key agenda subjects for the country with potential impact on the company’s operations/activities.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials for political audiences and senior internal stakeholders to support the delivery of TE / TEPU influencing priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of the annual Government & legislative calendar of activities as well as upcoming legislative frameworks with a direct impact on company activities
• Track the progress of bills and other parliamentary activity, identify opportunities and draft responses to parliamentary, government and other consultations.
• Identify opportunities & coordinate company participation in strategic lobbying entities e.g. UCMP, EITI, PIRT & lobbying activities/events e.g. conferences, workshops.
• Coordinate business meetings and workshops with key Government functions (outside the JV scope) e.g. Presidency, Parliament committees, Speaker of parliament.