PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER - BOTSWANA ACCOUNTANCY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY

Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority invites dynamic, self-motivated and qualified individuals to apply for the position below. Preference will be given to Botswana citizens.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Main purpose of the job

1. Responsible for the public relations initiatives within the Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority.
2. Enhance the image of the Authority through the implementation of strategies that are geared towards communicating the Authority’s mandate as well as disseminating current information to the Authority’s stakeholders, the media and the general public.
3. Creates, manages, and implements public relation campaigns.

Requirements

Key Performance Areas

1. Information dissemination.
2. Management of internal and external communications.
3. Event Management.
4. Customer service.
5. Production of both internal and external publications.
6. Stakeholder Management.

Position Requirements:
Skills and competences
Prospective candidates must possess the following skills and competences:

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Creativity, imagination and initiative.
• Ability to cope with pressure.
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively.

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Media Studies, English and Creative Writing, Marketing, Communication, or related field.

Experience
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.

Company profile

ABOUT BAOA (MANDATE)
The principal objective of the Authority is to provide oversight to the accounting and auditing profession and promote the standard, quality and credibility of providing financial and non-financial information by entities. Its functions include standard setting, financial/non-financial reporting and audit practice reviews, enforcement of compliance and oversight over the education and training of professional accountants in Botswana.

Benefits

Remuneration
The Authority offers a competitive market related package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date and application instructions

If you meet the requirements of the above stated positions, please send your application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and three recent professional references (not more than six months), on or before the 17th June 2016 to recruitment@baoa.org.bw or by post to:

Human Resource Manager
Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority
Private Bag 0056
Gaborone

Or hand deliver your application documents at:
Plot 145, Block B, Fifth Floor, Lake View Office Park, Gaborone International Finance Park.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.