Public Relations Officer

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Industry Government Organisation
Company Phone +248 439 7999 / 439 7998

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Organisation: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Equality

Division: Minister’s Secretariat

Post Title: Public Relations Officer

Responsible to: Minister

NORMAL WORKING HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Often irregular hours are called for as needed, as well as weekends.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The PR Officer will assume a leadership role, overseeing all aspects of the Ministry’s public relations and communication functions, including those of our affiliated agencies: the National Coordination Council (NCC), Home Care Agencies, and the Association of Social Providers (ASP). This position requires a highly experienced professional capable of managing and enhancing the Ministry’s public image across diverse stakeholder groups such as government officials, partner organizations, service providers, beneficiaries, media, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing and supporting all press activities for the Ministry and its affiliated agencies (NCC, Home Care Agency and ASP), ensuring proactive engagement and positive media coverage.
Developing and implementing comprehensive public relations and communication strategies aligned with the Ministry’s goals, with a focus on fostering trust and transparency among stakeholders.
Managing the production and dissemination of promotional and publicity materials, including newsletters, press releases, speeches, and multimedia content targeted at diverse audiences.
Coordinating the organization of press conferences, media briefings, and public events, including high-level visits and collaborative initiatives with partner organizations.
Supervising the preparation and distribution of the Monthly Newsletter and other publications that highlight the Ministry’s activities and achievements.
Leading media liaison efforts, managing interview requests, and coordinating public appearances for the Minister and senior officials.
Monitoring and analyzing media coverage, public perception, and campaign effectiveness, providing strategic feedback to senior management.
Developing and maintaining a strong communications network to foster positive relationships with the public, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
Advising on and implementing innovative promotional strategies to enhance the Ministry’s visibility, reputation, and public trust.
Ensuring effective management of internal and external communication portals, including websites, social media platforms, and newsletters.
Conducting research and audience analysis to inform targeted communication campaigns and outreach efforts.
Handling sensitive public issues and providing strategic counsel to preserve and enhance the Ministry’s reputation.
Identifying opportunities for sponsorships, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives to promote the Ministry’s mission.
Managing and maintaining records of media activities, publicity campaigns, and stakeholder engagements.
Supporting special projects and initiatives organized by the Ministry and its partner agencies, ensuring alignment with communication objectives.
Performing any additional duties assigned by the Minister, including representing the Ministry at public forums and conferences.
The officer will require to decide on the mechanisms for assessing the impact of communication campaigns and public perceptions, using feedback to refine strategies and ensure that the Ministry’s messaging remains appropriate and effective.

Benefits

Salary Band: Band 5

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field.
Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or related field
Familiarity with government policies, procedures, and public sector communication protocols is an advantage.
Knowledge of media monitoring tools and social media platforms.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strategic thinking and proactive approach to communication.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Professional appearance and demeanor suitable for high-level engagements.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and media monitoring software.
Ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences and media channels.

Personal Attributes:

High integrity and professionalism.
Creative and innovative mindset.
Resilient and able to handle stressful situations calmly.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Team player with the ability to work independently.

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

TEAMWORK	Fosters a sense of team spirit by establishing strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrating respect for other team members and proactively offering support. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Works collaboratively with others by seeking to understand and make best use of team members’ diverse ideas, working styles, skills and backgrounds. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Takes ownership of tasks and functional responsibilities. Presents oneself as a credible representative of the Corporation and demonstrates a commitment to delivering on one’s duties. Justifies decisions taken, with confidence, openness and honesty. Takes responsibility for seeing efforts through. Makes sound and fair judgment. Makes informed and accountable conclusions and decisions. Is open to feedback and uses errors or oversights as learning points.
ADAPTABILITY	Easily adjusts priorities, activities, and attitude to meet new deadlines and information and to achieve objectives. Anticipates and responds with energy, to new challenges, the unfamiliar and the urgent. Thinks of ways to make changes work, rather than resisting them. Makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of a changing environment. Plans ahead and has an alternative option in case things go wrong or unexpected. Keeps an open mind and shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques that embrace change. Able to prioritize effectively and plan flexibly to be able to deal with change.
RELIABILITY	Is dependable and can be relied on in different circumstances. Gets the job well-done every time and within deadlines. Shows up to work on time. Goes the extra mile to produce expected results even in tight deadlines. Persists through difficult tasks and brings out credible results.
CONDUCT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS	Behaves in a professional and appropriate way to set the right example in the workplace. Takes responsibility for own actions; accepts own mistakes and does not blame others for a job not well done or not done. Behaves in a manner that is accepting, respectful and inclusive of all people. Puts continuous effort into building and maintaining relationships. Accepts conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships. Responds willingly to requests for help and information, where possible Is honest and open-minded. Has a ‘can-do’ and ‘will-do’ attitude.

How To Apply

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Contact: 439 7999 / 439 7998

Closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026

Note:

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