Communication Specialist

iPlex Pvt Ltd is Pakistan’s premier digital telecommunications company and a leading corporate citizen defined by its organisational values. These are being entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, customer obsessed and truthful.iPlex Pvt Ltd expects employees to live these values and build a culture unique to its way of work, to develop a flourishing lifestyle that enables constant learning and development, making iPlex Pvt Ltd a great place to work. iPlex Pvt Ltd is also part of the VEON Group that is a multi-national corporation spanning 12 countries and having more than 230 million customers, globally.

Our team & you

We aim to be a world-class organization that creates high performing teams, and defines digital innovation and growth in Pakistan. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of an organisation that is transformative and will play a pivotal role to continue to change to the lives of our 52+ million customers

What the first 30-60-90 days in the job will look like?

Within 30 days you will:Attend and graduate from our well designed on-boarding process, along with a detailed orientation program, where the candidate will learn iPlex Pvt Ltd’s values, business, and products including; spending time at our sales centers and call centers to meet our customers in person. Meet internal stakeholders such as the Executive Leadership Team and the various business divisions such as Digital, Brands, iPlex Pvt Ltd Cash, Business Services, Sales and Distribution, Finance, Legal, People & Organization, Compliance, and Business AnalyticsMeet important external stake holders critical to the business such as the PR agencies, Media management partners, and key digital and print media. Develop an understanding of the iPlex Pvt Ltd’s corporate entity and its sustainability function, its philosophy, communication strategy and the tools developed to set the direction of the organisation.Align expectations and business objectives with immediate line manager-

Within 60 days, you will:

Establish good relationships with relevant stakeholders and commence a strategic review of all communications in light of business objectivesReview and update database of editors, Head of News and Current Affairs journalists for traditional media; bloggers, persons of Develop an engagement program for External Communication Develop programs for events in the Annual Corporate Calendar   Develop and understanding of the industry’s developments Manage the PR and TL/Content agency with, guidelines and expectations of content development across media and sustainability programs under the iPlex Pvt Ltd FoundationDevelop an understanding of PO/PR process and contract management at iPlex Pvt ltd

Within 90 days to onwards you will:

Development of key messages and templates. Understanding of Media Analysis, and measuring contentExecute a media training program for Leadership Team. Amplify External Media (PRINT, TV, SOCIAL MEDIA) resulting in developing iPlex Pvt Ltd as a partner in Pakistan’s digital road map. Closely monitor the successful ideas in the region What we have done and what we will do with YOUOver the last year iPlex Pvt Ltd’s business transformation is exemplary. We are the undisputed market leaders with a vibrant and thriving environment, following the successful merger of Mobilink and Warid, now flying high under our new corporate banner of iPlex Pvt Ltd.

A bit about you:

We are looking for someone who has experience in handling multiple external communication mediums - digital and social media. Has experience of proactively mitigating communication challenges and has taken responsibility for managing external communications. Is experienced in managing traditional and digital public relations campaigns.We are looking for someone who has the ability to work with a dynamic team to develop external communication messaging and ideas for activities that convert them into tangible results to increase iPlex Pvt Ltd’s presence in the corporate arena. The individual should have sound media sensibilities, product understanding, project management and relationship management skills; these skills are the cornerstone for this job role.This position has direct and frequent access to the C-Suite and requires someone with poise and confidence to manage those relationships

A bit about us:

Corporate Communications & Sustainability is a function within the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs. The team is responsible for handling the entire reputation management of the organisation as well as ensure we operate within a regulatory framework

The structure of the team you will join is:

You will be a part of a  team of individuals from Internal Communication, External Communication (Print, Television and Social Media) and Sustainability

Essential skills must have:

Knowledge of media. Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills Firm grip of business management, communication tools and relevant frameworks· Strong knowledge of multiple communication medium and content development High level of initiative and self-drive· Excellent communication and presentation skills