MINISTRY : AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
DIVISION : AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION SERVICE
SECTION : PUBLICATIONS
TITLE : INFORMATION OFFICER
GRADE : E
RESPONSIBLE TO : SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
UNDER THE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER (PUBLICATIONS) THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF PUBLICATIONS.
MAIN DUTIES
1. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION.
1.1 Covers ministerial events to gather information to be disseminated to the public.
1.2 interacts with all agriculture stakeholders to gather information for publication.
1.3 Sub-edit collected information to eliminate irrelevant content.
2. PRODUCTION OF PUBLICATIONS
2.1 consult subject matter specialists and literature.
2.2 Develops articles for “Mobu ke letlotlo” magazine.
2.3 Writes agriculturally based News releases, to be broadcast through local radio stations.
2.4 Writes agricultural pamphlets and posters.
COMPENSABLE FACTORS
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Communication OR Mass Communication
- Agricultural knowledge will be an added advantage