The Public Affairs Unit (PAU) provides the stakeholders with accurate, adequate, and timely information and strengthens linkages with all stakeholders towards enhanced awareness and perception of the Region and of the Department.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Implement the national communications framework developed at the national level
- Manage communication protocols at the RO and SDOs
- Implement standards on issuances of print and non-print materials
- Relay received information/ issues and concerns affecting the Region to proper office/s or authorities for information/action
- Provide appropriate technical assistance (e.g., communication plan development, development of print and non-print materials)
- Conduct media and public relations events
- Act as spokesperson /representative of the RD and ARD
- Strengthen partnership with various media and stakeholders
- Prepare information materials (messages, speeches, talking points, consolidated data) needed for RD’s interview, press conferences/media briefings, and other Public Relations (PR) engagements
- Provide assistance on crisis management
- Monitor and evaluate level of satisfaction of stakeholders on service rendered
- Establish and maintain systems and processes geared towards administrative effectiveness and efficiency
- Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration
- Conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation of office/staff performance for the provision of relevant learning and development programs