PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JOB AT Watumishi Housing Company

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER–ONE POST
a) Duty Station : WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam
b) Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer
c) Salary Grade : 6
Public Relations Officer will assist CEO to maintain a positive image in external and internal environments and strengthen Public Awareness Campaign in order to enhance public knowledge and understanding of the Public Servants Housing Scheme. The incumbent will assist in developing appropriate strategies that will drive house sales for the Scheme.
d) Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To ensure that the WHC builds and maintains good relationship with the Public and stakeholders;
ii) Assist in developing and implementing appropriate strategies that will drive house sales for the Scheme;
iii) To determine the most effective ways to communicate with different segments of the community;
iv) To coordinate and facilitate issuance of press releases, prepare information media kits and develop and maintain information for uploading on internet and intranet web pages;
v) To publicize and promote WHC by creating awareness through producing publicity materials including newspaper articles, documentaries etc;
vi) To prepare and organize special events and functions of interest to WHC;
vii)To monitor the media for news and information that either relate to or mayimpact WHC operations;
viii) To liaise with Marketing Department to ensure WHC implement an effective marketing and public awareness programs;
ix) To formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs;
x) To develop/review public awareness programme and information communication strategy for WHC;
xi) To establish and maintain effective working relationship with media;
xii) To respond to the enquiries from the media and general public;
xiii) To facilitate production of in - house publicity and promotional materials, films and other video products and regulate their distribution; and
xiv) To undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
e) Academic Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and
experience:
i) Bachelor degree in Social Science, Mass Communication or Journalism from a recognized university;
ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications; and
iii) Not less than three (3) years work experience in media industry as a Journalist out of which two (2) years must have worked as an Editor using the English a working language.
Operations Department

Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime
contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and
contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 4th September, 2015.

Only short listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Watumishi Housing Company,
4th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers,
P.O. Box 5119,
Dar es Salaam.