MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Employment Opportunities
The Ministry of Local Government invites applications from suitably qualified persons for employment on contract, for a period of two or three years in the under-mentioned positions.
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (3 positions)
Responsible for providing communication, marketing and public relations services to the Ministry of Local Government and Municipal Corporations.
REPORTS TO:
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/COORDINATOR
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides key input in the implementation of various projects identified in the Ministry’s Communications plan.
- writes speeches and provides input in the production of literature, in the form of booklets, posters and brochures for example, for use in the Ministry’s programme.
- Assists in the development, production and scheduling of radio and television features on the work of the Ministry.
- Develops Public Awareness and Education Programmes.
- Prepares, issues and monitors press releases on various Government matters, particularly as it relates to the Ministry.
- Prepares proposals on various communications and information measures regarding activities by the Government.
- Develops strategies to ensure a positive and cordial relationship between the Ministry and the Media.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in the Ministry, other Ministries/Departments/Organizations/the Media and Ministry’s stakeholders, with tact and diplomacy and to be an effective team player.
- Ability to communicate and articulate ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the role, function and services of the ministry, including Legislation and Policies applicable to the various areas of the Ministry.
- Knowledge of Protocol matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of science Degree in Mass Communications, English or Social Science, and at least four (4) years experience in the area of Mass Media, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applications with Curriculum Vitae, two references and copies of certificates are to be submitted to:
The Permanent Secretary
Attention: Director, Human Resources
Ministry of Local Government
Kent House
MARAVAL
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 14, 2008
UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED
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