# Public Relations Officer (Based in Yaoundé)

**Company:** [APAVE Cameroun](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/dvj6Stdg7c9HHV3WX9Mtif.md)
**Location:** Yaoundé, Cameroon
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Our client, a major industrial player in Cameroon, is seeking a highly autonomous and professional **Public Relations Officer** to manage its institutional presence in Yaoundé. This role is a remote-based position requiring high levels of diplomacy and strategic communication.

### **Role Purpose**

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Public Relations Officer is responsible for the operational implementation of external communication activities, with a primary focus on managing relationships with government institutions, ministries, and regulatory authorities based in Yaoundé.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   **Institutional Relations:** Ensure the operational follow-up of relationships with administrations and regulatory bodies.
-   **Communication Materials:** Prepare official correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, and institutional communication supports.
-   **Event Coordination:** Support the organization of official visits, meetings, and institutional events.
-   **Media & Community Relations:** Assist in media relations management and participate in community engagement activities in coordination with site teams.
-   **Monitoring:** Conduct media and institutional monitoring to report relevant information to management.
-   **Crisis Support:** Provide support in preparing materials for sensitive or crisis communication.

## Requirements

-   **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.
-   **Experience:** Minimum of **8 years** of experience in public relations or communication. Experience in an industrial or project-based environment and interacting with public administrations is highly desirable.
-   **Language Skills:** **Perfect fluency in both English and French** (written and spoken) is mandatory.
-   **Technical Skills:** Strong mastery of communication tools, digital/office tools, and excellent administrative writing skills.

### **Required Behavioral Skills**

-   Exceptional sense of diplomacy and respect for protocols.
-   High level of autonomy and personal organization to thrive in a remote work setup.
-   Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to manage sensitive situations under pressure.

### **Working Conditions**

-   **Location:** Yaoundé (Remote work/Telecommuting).
-   **Office:** No permanent office in Yaoundé; requires strong self-discipline.
-   **Travel:** Occasional missions to Douala (Head Office) and site missions (Adamaoua region) as required.