MINISTRY : MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION
JOB TITLE : DIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
GRADE : J
RESPONSIBLE TO : PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
NO. OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
JOB SUMMARY
1.0 TO OVERSEE THE UNDERTAKING OF PUBLIC RELATIONS RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICY
1.0 To consult and engage with PRISA on issues to consider when drafting and reviewing public relations policies, strategies, guidelines/manuals and Public Relations codes of ethics.
1.1 To identify existing and well functioning government Public Relations institutions that can be used for benchmarking in the SADC region.
1.2 To hold consultations with identified government institutions and undertake study tours within the SADC region.
2.0 TO OVERSEE THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS POLICIES AND GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
2.1 To invite stakeholders to the sensitization workshop for development of public relations policy and/or government communication strategy
2.2 briefs stakeholders about the purpose of the workshop
2.3 To facilitate establishment of task team and steering committee
2.4 To oversee drafting of public relations policy and communication strategy
2.5 To seek cabinet approval on public relations policy and communication strategy
3.0 TO OVERSEE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS POLICIES AND GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
3.1To sensitise all public relations officers about public relations policies and government communication strategy
3.2 To oversee the implementation planning of public relations policies and government communication strategy
3.3 To oversee implementation of public relations policies, government communication strategy in line with the implementation plan.
3.4 To address challenges that may arise during the implementation of public relations policies and government communication strategy.
4.0 TO OVERSEE COORDINATION OF ALL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
4.1 To facilitate development of public relations policy and communication strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
4.2 To oversee routine monitoring of the implementation of public relations policy and communication strategy
4.3 To oversee evaluation of the public relations policy and communication strategy impact
4.4 To facilitate implementation of M&E recommendations
4.5 To oversee planning of Public Relations activities in line ministries
4.6 To oversee arrangement of government Public Relations meetings and events
4.7 Chairing of government Public Relations meetings
4.8 Advises the government on Public Relations issues/matters and PR budgetary requirements
JOB SPECIFICATION
Master’s Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Media Studies and a minimum of 10 years working experience in public relations and at least 2 years as a Public Relations Manager
OR
Honour’s Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Media Studies and a minimum of 12 years working experience in public relations and at least 3 years as a Public Relations Manager
OR
Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Media Studies and a minimum of 13 years working experience in Public Relations and at least 4 years as a Public Relations Manager
Applications should be made on the relevant forms G.P. 103 for first appointment, G.P.104 for serving officers accompanied by up to date performance appraisal forms, certified document of National Identification – ID not passport must be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
P. O. BOX 36
3rd FLOOR MOPOSO HOUSE
MASERU- 100
OR
Hand delivered to the Human Resource Office, Moposo House 3rd floor.
The closing date for submission of applications is the 11TH June 2021.