Job for Media and Public Relations Specialist at Ministry of Education (MINEDUC)

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: • To deal with all the requests from the public and handle them accordingly. •To handle the Ministry’s hotline requests, orient them accordingly and give appropriate responses. •To plan and organize public events and programs that are in line with the media and public relations work plan. •To organize for appropriate media coverage of specific MINEDUC activities such as visits and press conferences of the Minister. •Minister of State or the Permanent Secretary and ensure the media has been provided with relevant and adequate information; •To assure linkage between the Ministry and the media fraternity. •To liaise with the media and stakeholders in the provision of timely information from the Ministry. •To publicise and disseminate messages, press releases, speeches, and talks on the education, arising out of organised events by the Ministry. • In collaboration with the Education Communication teams, organize interviews, press conferences, and other public relations events. •To liaise with the Ministry’s directorates and departments for access and publication of all communication on education matters. • To regularly update the Ministry website and all social media platforms with relevant content.

Qualifications

You are not qualified!

• Master’s degree in journalism and media studies, Mass media and Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, mass communication, arts in media and communication studies, with one (1) year of relevant working experience1 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies, Mass media and Communication, Public Relations, , journalism, mass communication, arts in media and communication studies, with three (3) years of relevant working experience3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills & ability to work with others under pressure and solve problems
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• High integrity and professional ethical standards
• Analytical skills;

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Critical thinking Competence / Skills
• Problem solving Competence / Skills
• Decision making Competence / Skills
• Analytical skills Competence / Skills
• Time management Competence / Skills
• Assertiveness Communication skills
• Clear and Effective Communication Communication skills
• Active Listening Communication skills

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