VETA Public Relations Manager

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) is an autonomous
Government Agency established by the Act of Parliament No. 1 of 1994. VETA is
responsible for regulating, coordinating, financing and providing Vocational
Education and Training in Tanzania. VETA is an equal opportunity organization.
The Authority is looking for qualified, competent, dynamic and committed
Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:

1.0 Public Relations Manager (1 Position.)  (Reports to the Director
General-HQ)
a) Job Purpose
To plan, organize, control and co-ordinate the implementation of mass
communication policies related to public relations by promoting VETA image
through publicity using various media aiming at marketing and publicizing VET
Provision.
b) Minimum Qualification and experience required
 Holder of Bachelor degree in Mass Communication or Journalism from a
recognised university.
 Masters degree is an added advantage; and
 At least 3 (three) years in the same field in a reputable organisation.
c) Attitudes and Competencies Required
 Should  be able to use IT equipment;
 Should be able to plan, organize control and communicate with;
Public, private institutions, labour market, media institutions, employees and
other dignitaries; and
 Must have high tact and diplomacy in performing his/her duties.  
d)  Responsibility
Main Accountabilities
i. Prepare annual plan and budget by reviewing and consolidating data from
his section for onward submission to superior;
ii. To formulate, develop and recommend effective public relations strategyfor VETA covering wide range communications with government, public,
private institutions and employees through media and other tools aimed at
promoting the public and corporate image;
iii. To design and develop Quality promotional materials by preparing adverts,
leaflets, pamphlets, banners, newsletters with a view to attract the
interest of the public as well as meeting the labour market demand;
iv. To organize and direct press release by preparing news releases and feature
articles, arranging for interviews, conferences, seminars, presentations,
public  appearances of the Authority executives and other outdoor activities
as approved by the Director General with a view to maintain press
relationship;
v. To arrange in liaison with the DHRA the reception of VETA’s official visitors
by providing the correct information and proper time table with a view to
maintain protocol and good image of VETA to  internal and external
customers;
vi. To publicize VET products through Exhibitions, marketing campaigns,
seminars, conferences, workshops aimed at educating the general public;
vii. Initiate staff development of his/her subordinate by identifying Training
Needs and submit the same to the Human Resources Department for
inclusion in the corporate training programme; and
viii. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the section by
summarizing continuous performance records in a view to evaluate the
degree of achievements.

3.0     Mode of Application
 Application letters enclosed with CVs indicating names and addresses of three
referees, copies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates should be
addressed to the undersigned.
 Only applicants with requirements qualification for these posts will  be
considered.
 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
‘’VETA is an equal opportunity organization, women are highly encouraged to
apply.’’

The applications should reach the office of the undersigned latest by
28 th  December, 2012.

The Director General,
Vocational Education and Training Authority,
P. O. Box 2849,
DAR ES SALAAM.