Background
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is a
constitutional body created under Section 75 of the Constitution of the
Republic of Malawi to supervise and direct the conduct of all elections in
Malawi. The Commission is given mandate to civic educating the electorate. The
Commission is enforcing its presence on the internet and social media as one
way of reaching out to the electorate as part of the preparations for the 2014
Tripartite Elections. Therefore a temporary vacancy has arisen for Web and
Social Media officer.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is a
constitutional body created under Section 75 of the Constitution of the
Republic of Malawi to supervise and direct the conduct of all elections in
Malawi. The Commission is given mandate to civic educating the electorate. The
Commission is enforcing its presence on the internet and social media as one
way of reaching out to the electorate as part of the preparations for the 2014
Tripartite Elections. Therefore a temporary vacancy has arisen for Web and
Social Media officer.
Job placement
The Web and Social Media Officer will be based at the
MEC Head Office in Blantyre and will work under the direct supervision of the
Directors of ICT and Media and Public Relations.
Job description
The Web and Social Media Officer will be
responsible for:
• Developing content for the MEC website and all
its social media platforms
• Monitoring the representation of MEC on social
media and internet and reporting on the same to the Commission
• Updating the MEC website, Facebook page, Twitter
handle and blog on events about the Commission and its relevant stakeholders.
• Designing web materials for placement on web and
social media platforms
Qualifications
• At least a diploma in IT or website design from a
recognized training institution
• Demonstrated experience in web design and
management of not less than three years.
• Knowledge of graphic design packages like Adobe
Photoshop, Pagemaker, Adobe Indesign and Quark express is a must.
• Knowledge of web design and management packages.
Knowledge of Dot Net Nuke technology will be a distinctive advantage.
Period of Employment
The Web and Social Media Officer will be engaged
for a period of nine months.
Application Procedures
Applicants who the meet the above criteria should
send their applications including their Curriculum Vitae and details of at
least 3 traceable referees to:
The Chief Elections Officer,
Malawi Electoral Commission
Private Bag 113,
Blantyre
Email: ceo@mec.org.mw
Applications can also be hand
delivered to MEC Head Office, Chisankho House, Opposite Mwaiwathu Hospital,
Blantyre.
delivered to MEC Head Office, Chisankho House, Opposite Mwaiwathu Hospital,
Blantyre.
Applications should be received not
later than 27th August, 2013. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged
later than 27th August, 2013. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged
The Malawi Electoral Commission is
an equal opportunities employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to
apply
an equal opportunities employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to
apply
