Grade: BS6
Reporting to: Public Relations Officer
Department: Office of the Director General
Responsible for: None
JOB PURPOSE
To inform and solicit views from the Bureau’s general public and various stakeholders.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning, writing, editing and production of content for a variety of internal and external communication channels (intranet, web portal, newsletters and virtual meetings;
- Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos;
- Enusring that organizational initiatives and projects are successfully supported and communicated to staff and key external stakeholders;
- Developing and implementing MBS communication, stakeholder and change management strategies and measuring their effectiveness
- Developing programme management schedule to ensure news and events are current and reflect MBS strategic direction;
- Monitoring trends in social media tools, applications, channels designs and strategy to ensure that MBS stays ahead of the curve;
- Ensuring that all communications and marketing material align with brand standards;
- Tracking analytics and creating reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns;
- Responding to media inquiries and performing media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications;
- Editing, managing and delivering the quarterly bulletins and newsletters and related communications for MBS including daily MBS mobile phone WhatsApp platform;
- Preparing and distributing electronic communications including e-promotional materials, e-invites and information updates for MBS events and activities.
REQUIRED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The applicant should possess the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Juornalism/Education or related field;
- At least 3 years experince in a related field.
MODE OF APPLICATION
The Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particulary encouraged to apply. The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in such shall be disqualified.
Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed current Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees plus a copy of the National Identity Card in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th September 2025 to:
The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P O Box 946
BLANTYRE