Zimbabwe Gender Commission
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies within the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Applicants should submit an application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified academic and professional certificates. The jobs are:
REPORTS TO: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: HARARE
Job Purpose:
The position exists to manage the public image of ZGC.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the developing the overall Public Relations strategies that meets the organisation’s objectives
- Compilation of Annual Reports and speech writing
- Identify cost reduction/ containment measures and process to improve opportunities for the organization without jeopardising quality of ZGC service to all clients and stakeholders
- Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email;
- Collating and analysing media coverage of ZGC activities and publications;
- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, hand-outs, direct mail leaflets, films and multimedia programmes;
- Organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
- Undertake the development of public information collateral materials, graphic design and production, and audio-visual production in a variety of media; manage development and maintenance of website and content; manage social media platforms and relationships
- Prepare and deliver presentations on programs, services and activities of the department.
- Set and agree on all process performance indicators with the Manager to ensure that all processes are being conducted at the required level of performance
- Monitor and track the actual performance and provide updates to the Manager monthly to ensure feedback and information sharing
- Identification of own training needs and recommend for input into training plans to ensure improved performance
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Experience
- Degree in Media, Journalism or Public Relations
- Experience in managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
Competencies and Skills
- Information Seeking
- Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
- Strong communication ability (oral and written)
- Computer Literacy
- Familiarity with project management software and video editing is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure
How to Apply
The closing date for receiving applications will be 31 January 2025. Applications should be sent to the address indicated below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Zimbabwe Gender Commission
1st Floor
Pax House
89 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
Harare
Or email to the following email: hr@zgc.co.zw