Chief Public Relations Officer(1)

Purpose of the Job

To develop, review, and implement activities, policies, programs, and plans that support effective public relations and communications, ensuring the Corporation’s good reputation. This role involves fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, managing the company’s public image, and promoting ESCOM’s mission and values to the public and internal audiences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of policies, plans, strategies, programs, standards and budgets for marketing and communication.
2. Creating and maintaining a positive corporate image of the Corporation and promoting the interest of stakeholders.
3. Organizing and coordinating corporate events.
4. Developing and maintaining a good rapport with the media.
5. Preparing and organizing press releases, press briefings, press kits and other communication materials.
6. Participating in the development and production of corporate publications including Annual Report.
7. Analyzing media issues and advising management accordingly.
8. Managing the website of the Corporation.
9. Generating articles for the media, general public and other stakeholders.
10. Participating in serving as a mouthpiece of the Corporation.
11. Carrying out staff sensitization using internal communication channels such as newsletters.
12. Providing accurate and up-to-date information to stakeholders and members of the public.

Attributes and competencies

1. Impeccable skills in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
2. Effective verbal and written communication abilities
3. Ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
4. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
5. Strong analytical skills
6. Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
7. Detail-oriented personality
8. Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. The ideal candidate must have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication/Development Communication/Mass Communications/Journalism/ Public Relations.
2. Applicants must have five (5) years of relevant work experience.
3. Must be a registered member of either the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM)

APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for.

ATTACHMENTS:      Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.

CLOSING DATE:     Monday, 5th August 2024.

ADDRESSED TO:     Director of Human Resources and Administration,

ESCOM House,

P.O. Box 2047,

Blantyre.

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.