Public Relations Officer
The Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is an independent institution established under Chapter XI of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, with the primary mandate of promoting and protecting human rights and investigations of violations of the rights, accorded by the Constitution or any other law in Malawi, invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
Title of Post : Public Relations Officer
Grade : H6
Reporting : Executive Secretary
Responsibilities, Functions and Duties
The Communications Officer shall be responsible for ensuring excellent corporate brand and profiling of the Commission. Specifically, the Communications Officer shall perform the following functions and duties:
- Develop and operationalize a Communications Strategy and plans for the Commission
- Leading in planning, organizing and provision of media and other communications services;
- Smoothing internal and external communication within the Commission and with its stakeholders, clients, as well as the general public;
- Drafting and reviewing all communication materials
- Initiating stakeholder engagement strategies, policy and programs;
- Solicit public, stakeholder and client feedback on the workings and corporate image of the Commission and provide necessary advice;
- Profiling the Commission Customer Service Charter and serve as a Public Complaints Officer of the Commission;
- Leading in the regular publication of the Commission’s Mfulu Bulletin;
- Ensuring a functioning and up to date Commission Website and social media platforms;
- Provide a link between the media and the Commission and;
- Willingness to work in any other duties assigned by the Director or Executive Secretary from time to time in order to meet the mandate of the Commission.
Minimum Requirements
Suitable candidates must possess at least the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Media for Development Studies or any degree relevant to the Terms of Reference with demonstrable sufficient knowledge of and passion for human rights being an added advantage;
- 5 years of experience working with the mainstream media, of which 2 years must be in middle level management roles in a busy media environment;
- Demonstrable ability in media-based human rights reporting;
- Excellent drafting, spoken and presentation skills especially in the English Language;
- A dependable team player, with creative thinking and excellent computer literacy with the ability to use word, graphics, PowerPoint and;
- Willingness to work in any other duties assigned by the Director or Executive Secretary from time to time in order to meet the mandate of the Commission.
The Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants, as well as persons with disabilities, who meet the prerequisite qualifications and experience are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition, since the Commission oversees the implementation of the Gender Equality Act and that it complies with the 40:60/60:40 provisions of decision-making positions. Please note that any canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
An attractive remuneration package comprising a competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates. The Commission also offers excellent career development opportunities.
Interested persons should submit their applications with up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three traceable referees, to reach the undersigned not later than the 4th January, 2021. All late applications will not be considered.
Chairperson
Upper Appointment and Disciplinary Committee
Malawi Human Rights Commission,
HB House, Off Paul Kagame Road,
Private Bag 378,
LILONGWE 3.
Job Category: Full Time
Job Type: Administration
Job Location: Lilongwe
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