Assistant Relations Officer

Position: Assistant Relations Officer

Main purpose of the job: To coordinate all activities related to the production and distribution of SADC publications and documents; render public relations/public affairs, protocol and branding services.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production and distribution of SADC publications;
• Coordinate the media awards adjudication meeting;
• Exhibit publications and promotional items;
• Maintain inventory of SADC documents and promotional items
• Procure and distribute SADC corporate souvenirs;
• Schedule and facilitate briefings;
• Draft letters and media releases;
• Draft Notes Verbale;
• Render protocol services;
• Render public relations/public affairs services;
• Design and layout of specified items as and when required;
• Take pictures, caption and archive them;
• Post approved information on the web;

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Humanities or Marketing. Protocol anE Events management training with at least an attendance certification

Experience: 3 years experience in print or electronic media with competency in editing, picture taking, and corporate branding. Knowledge of Desktop publishing will be an added advantage

Remuneration: US$ 30, 222 per annum

Contract Duration: two ( 2 ) years

Submissions: Interested applicants should forward their application Letters, CVs, SADC Application Form, Certified ID copies, Educational Certificates and names of three referees to the following address.

The Executive Secretary
ATTENTION: Director HR and Admin
SADC Secretariat
P/ Bag 0095
Gaborone, BOTSWANA or e-mail to recruitment@sadc.int

PLEASE NOTE:

For detailed job descriptions and SADC application form, log on the SADC Website: www.sadc.int

We regret to inform you that only short listed applicants will be communicated to.

Closing Date: Friday 26th June, 2015 at or before 1630 hours.