Senior Public Relations Officer II (1 Post)-Main Campus Arusha

Position: Senior Public Relations Officer II (1 Post)-Main Campus Arusha

Location: Arusha

Deadline :Dec 12 2013

Job or Company Descriptions:

The Institute of Accountancy Arusha is a parastatal academic institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate training courses. It is established by the Institute of Accountancy Act No.1 of 1990 and is located at Njiro Hill, seven kilometers Southern-East of Arusha City. The Institute wishes to recruit a number of suitable, motivated, potential and capable human resources from the market on three year contract. Scope of the position and its expected outputs: Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in the public relations area of specialization. The outputs in this position are expected in the quality, efficient and effective marketing and publicizing the Institute as per IAA strategies, policies and administrative directives with big and value adding results with Integrity and honesty. Position relationships: Reports to the Rector

Qualifications & Experience:

Person specification:
The holder of this position must have the following: 
• Holder of bachelors and Masters degrees in Journalism, Business Administration, Marketing, Mass communication, Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution with five years working experience in related field

• Must have a maximum age of 40 years

Key duties and responsibilities:
• To collect and compiles data for the Institute’s speeches; 
• To prepare scripts for the Institute’s advertisements; 
• To examine the correctness of issues to be advertised and ensure effective coverage; 
• To receive visitors and Board members and arrange for their reservations; 
• To organize official functions and tours for the Institute’s visitors; 
• To coordinate the Institute’s graduation ceremonies and other major events; 
• To participate in planning, development and implementation of Public Relations (PR) strategies of the Institute; 
• To prepare and supervise the production of the Institute Prospectus, publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes; 
• To recommend events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours to foster community relations


Remuneration: 

All the posts carry attractive packages commensurate to qualifications and respective merits pursuant to the Institute’s schemes of services, policies and related public service circulars

How to apply:

A hand-written application letter attached with an updated Curriculum Vitae showing current 
working position, address, at least two referees and day telephone contact numbers; copies of relevant certified academic qualifications and trade certificates and other relevant testimonials. Your application letter should reach to the undersigned 14 days from the first appearance of this advertisement. 

The Institute of Accountancy Arusha is an equal opportunity employer. Interested 
potential female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead 
to disqualification from consideration into further processing steps. 

All applications should be directed to: 
Rector 
Institute of Accountancy Arusha 
P.O. Box 2798 
ARUSHA. 
From Mwananchi Nov 28,2013.