Manicaland State University
Reporting to the Director Marketing, Information and Public Relations, the incumbent shall be responsible for assisting in organizing and overseeing the University’s public relations activities that include: corporate communications, speech and report writing, PR strategy and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and public.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Website content development and management.
- Generating, editing and proof reading articles or content.
- Production and generation of adverts and promotional materials.
- Managing the University’s image through competent press relations, stakeholder engagement facilitation, gathering market intelligence, keeping the public informed about the goings in the University.
- Attending to public relations activities e.g. trade fairs, career guidance exhibits, brand development, sustenance and management.
- Gathering information and compiling cooperate communication documents such as newsletters, annual reports, speeches, etc.
- Actively participate in marketing the University both internally and externally.
- Promoting good communication between and among University authorities, staff, students, industry and the community at large.
- Assisting in arrangement of public lectures and open days among other activities.
- Servicing University committees.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- First Degree in Marketing/Media Studies/Public Relations/Communication or equivalent plus at least 4 years post qualification relevant experience.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations.
- Possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving aptitude.
- Experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar role is a distinct advantage
Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Director – HR, Monitoring & Evaluation
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road