PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is a regulatory body established under the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011. The Authority is charged with regulatory functions and vested with oversight powers and responsibilities on all public procurement activities of all public bodies in the mainland Tanzania. Objectives of PPRA is to ensure the application of fair, competitive, transparent, non discriminatory and value for money procurement standards and practices, harmonize the procurement systems in Tanzania between the local and central governments, set standards for the public procurement systems in Tanzania, monitor compliance of procuring entities and build procurement capacity in the country.
PPRA is hereby inviting applications from qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill in the vacant positions described below:-

Reports to: Manager Public Relations

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of Public Relations Officer I shall be to:-

i) Draft stories, articles and other materials for publication on the Tanzania Procurement Journal (TPJ) and to collect and compile manuscript for publication in TPJ;
ii) Analyze and advise on the compiled tender adverts and other adverts for publication on TPJ and the Authority’s tender portal;
iii) Participate in designing of TPJ;
iv) Draft press releases and assist in coordinating press conferences;
v) Maintain photographic records of major events;
vi) Draft replies to general correspondences and queries directed to the Authority;
vii) Distribute the Authority’s brochures, leaflets and other publications to public procurement stakeholders; and
viii) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of this position must have:-
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Journalism, Mass
Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing and Advertisement, Business Administration or Social Sciences with a specialization in Marketing, Linguistics, Communication, Public/International Relations, or similar fields from any recognized higher learning institution or equivalent qualification; and
Computer literacy.

Added advantage
A certificate in designing and publishing

Work Experience
Should have a minimum of three years working experience in a similar field/profession.

Salary Scale: PPRA 6
Terms of Employment: Pensionable

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applicants should be Tanzanian citizen;
Application letters should be enclosed with one recent photograph (passport size), and copies of birth certificate, CVs indicating names and addresses of three reputable referees with reachable telephone numbers, copies of relevant academic transcripts; certificates and Professional certificates from respective bodies and valid driving licenses for applicants to the posts of Drivers. Testimonials, statements of results and results slips will not be accepted;

Please indicate the position you are applying on both the application letter and envelope. Applications which do not indicate the position will be disqualified;
Public servants who have qualifications and wish to apply should route their applications through their employers.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted to the address below

The Chief Executive Officer,
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA),
P. O. Box 49,
DAR ES SALAAM