Job Title: Public Relations Officer I (One Post)
Employer: Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation
Authority (Tanga UWASA)
Authority (Tanga UWASA)
Duty Station: Tanga
Application Deadline: 13th January 2014
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Manages the public relations function in the
Authority by formulating short and long term work programmes for enhancing
the image of the Authority amongst the public, and ensures that such
programmes are implemented; - Provides the Managing Director with advice on
all matters relating to the public image of the Authority and on its
social responsibilities; - Takes measures to promote the standing of the
Authority and to develop a positive image amongst members of the public,
and in particular amongst key opinion leaders and stakeholders; - Maintains close liaison with members of the
press to ensure that the press is aware of the work of the Authority and
has a positive attitude towards the Authority; - Responds to requests for information from
members of the public and ensures that correct information is given to the
public – always keeping in mind that the Authority’s spokesperson is the
Managing Director; - Helps Departments and other units of the
Authority in publicising their work and ensuring that a proper image of
the Authority is projected at all times; - Attends to matters of protocol in all events
in which the Authority is engaged; - Maintains a library containing materials on
various events that have historical significance to the Authority; - Prepares periodic reports outlining current
trends in the stature of the Authority vis-a-vis its key stakeholders and
the results of the public relations activities; - Performs such other related duties as may be
assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification
in Mass Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing/Business
Management. Post- graduate qualifications in journalism or management will
be an added advantage. - Must be computer literate.
- Must have an experience of at least three
years working in a reputable business entity since graduation.
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 numbers; copies of relevant academic
qualification certificates and other relevant testimonials.
updated Curriculum Vitae showing current working position, address, at least
two referees and day telephone numbers; copies of relevant academic
qualification certificates and other relevant testimonials.
Your application letter should reach the
undersigned before 13th January 2014.
undersigned before 13th January 2014.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification from
consideration into applications processing steps
consideration into applications processing steps
All applications should be directed to:
The Managing Director
Tanga Urban-Water Supply & Sewerage Authority
P.O Box 5011
TANGA.