Principal Public Relation Officer( Re-advertised)

PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER RE-ADVERTISED - 1 POST

Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade)
Application Deadline: 2015-06-28

JOB SUMMARY:

Overall in charge of the Public Relations Unit

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall in charge of the Public Relations Unit
• Enhance and maintain a good corporate image of the Authority with regard to trade development.
• Build, manage and maintain media relations with the government and its ministries, agencies, institutions and customers.
• Keep the general public informed of all relevant events and developments with regards to the Authority’s activities and programs.
• Recommend new or amend procedures for obtaining and reporting information in areas where, either inadequate or not available in accordance with the needs of the Authority.
• Prepare and carrying out effective programs of public relations with particular attention to different policies.
• Coordinate and prepare market promotional materials/advertisements within and outside the country.
• Prepare various publications such as press releases of the Authority.
• Prepare press conferences and meetings
• Examine and verify public opinions and advise on corrective measures

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree either in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Foreign Languages from an accredited learning institution
• Fluent in Swahili and English languages.
• Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic will be added advantage.
• Computer literacy
• At least six (6) years proven relevant working experience in the relevant field from a reputable organization.

REMUNERATION: Salary Scale TTSS 9

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