Public relations practitioners’ providers also communication services to organizations by giving advice to management, planning and implementing communication activities and evaluating their effectiveness. He/she will perform as spokes person, as a liaison role to different stakeholders. It will promote the organizations activities. Perform the enhancement of the organizations communications affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Act as spoke person of the organization 

• Monitor public opinion about the organizations, the gender equality and women empowerment causes.

• Advises management on policy issues and communication strategies;

• Plan public relation programs including preparing budgets;

• Present proposals and justifications on behalf of an organization (lobbying) to other organizations and special interest groups;

• Liaise with member, lobby to bring more membership;

• Liaison with the public and responds to inquiries about the organization

• Liaison with the print and television media to respond to inquiries, arranging press meets, prepare and distribute news releases and make statements;

• Write, edit and arrange production of print materials of the organization

• Participate in the preparation of organizational documents such as annual reports and organizational profiles;

• Takes care of all the publications, newsletters, brochures, poster and other related documents;

• Ensure good relationship with relevant government body, members, partners and donors;

• Ensure there is adequate media coverage to all deliberations of the organization;

• Write speeches, prepare visuals aids and make public presentations;

• Organizes special events such as open days, visits, exhibitions and functions;

• Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training;

• Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions.

• Prepare ways to promote the organization by generating public support to the cause

Department: Executive Director Office

Report To: Executive Director

Job Requirements

Professional/ Qualifications:

• Minimal: BA in Mass Communication and Journalism/ English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences

• Desirable: Master’s degree in mass communication and journalism English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences

Relevant Experience:

• PR working experience in NGOs 

Length of Experience:

• Minimal: 5 years of experience in the field of mass communication and journalism

• Desirable: 2 years in the field of mass communication and journalism

Key Skills:

• Audio visual and journalistic flair and experience preferred

• Pleasing and impressive personality with good communication skills

• Excellent writing skills

Personal Attributes: 

• Creative, dynamic and convincing skills

Personal Qualities:

•  Able to write concisely, effectively, impressively and convincingly

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Interest in current affairs and organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Computer skills

• Creative in audio visual material development

How to Apply

• Submit your application letter via email: newarecruitments@gmail.com