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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

LOCATION: National House, Victoria, Mahé

REPORTS TO: Principal Secretary

Job Description

The Department of Public Administration invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Public Relations Officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the Department’s corporate image, public visibility and stakeholder engagement through strategic communication, media relations, content creation and digital communication.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Develop and implement the Department’s communication and public relations strategy.
• Coordinate media relations, including preparing press releases, articles, speeches and public statements.
• Create engaging written, photographic, video and graphic content to promote the Department’s activities and achievements.
• Manage and update the Department’s website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate branding, publications, public awareness campaigns and digital communication activities.
• Organise and provide communication support for official events, conferences and international engagements.
• Monitor media coverage and digital engagement and prepare relevant reports.
• Provide communication advice and support to management and staff.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong content creation, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication, social media and website management.
• Creativity and innovation in developing communication materials and multimedia content.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professionalism, discretion and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

SALARY LEVEL: SB5

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification requirement

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, media or a similar field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools.

Experience in Government or the public sector, as well as knowledge of graphic design, photography, videography or multimedia editing, will be an advantage.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should submit your Curriculum Vitae with covering letter including Certificates and references to: The Human Resources Office at the Department of Public Administration, National House or via email to [email protected] by 30^th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 10 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessfully.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.