Overview
The role is responsible for advising the Commander on public affairs, strategic communications, and protocol matters, and for managing the organization's internal and external communications strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as the JALLC spokesperson and advisor for COM JALLC and COS JALLC.
- Manages the JALLC’s internal and external communications strategy and plan.
- Directs, supervises, and coordinates all Public Affairs and Protocol activities.
- Employs communication tools and techniques to promote public understanding and support.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts Public Affairs and Communications aspects of JALLC hosted events.
- Coordinates with international and Host Nation organizations in Public Affairs and Protocol matters.
- Acts as advocate for Public Affairs doctrine, staffing, resourcing and issues.
- Develops and implements relevant Public Affairs and Protocol policies and procedures.
- Provides staff level and Key Leader Training as required.
- Acts as the JALLC’s Protocol and Public Affairs representative in NATO.
- Plans, drafts, and disseminates communication/public affairs products.
- Manages the content of the JALLC website and social media channels.
- Manages the content and design of JALLC internal publications.
- Plans and manages all VIP visits to JALLC.
- Co-ordinates/provides protocol support to major conferences, meetings and ceremonies.
- Provides expert specialized advice and information to JALLC personnel tasked with planning of major conferences, visits of large groups and staff level visits.
- Provide Public Affair and Protocol advice and support to relevant COS Office administrative activities.
Required Experience
- 4 years post related experience with a University Degree in political science, public administration, international relations or related discipline.
- Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in media and public relations at a high level involving public affairs.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in the field of protocol and conference support.
- Detailed knowledge if international and Host Nation protocol standards.
- Basic graphic design experience required for designing and assembling online and physical displays.
- Knowledge of print and electronic media, including still and motion media (photo/video).
Qualifications
- University Degree in political science, public administration, international relations or related discipline.
- Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
