DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY – COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

 

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security is looking for an experienced Communications and Public Relations Officer to support its public affairs functional areas which include, internal communication, external communication, media relations and event planning.

Salary Scale: D1 (P294 012- P324 600 per annum)

Leave: 30 working days

Benefits:

Optional contributory 50/50 medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers’ Medical Aid Scheme.

Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and Employee 5%)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields or related studies:-

• Communications
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Marketing

Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations plan
• Coordinate all public relations aclivities
• Build cordial media relations
• Conducl public education campaigns
• Write and produce presentations and press releases
• Manage media enquiries and interviews requests
• Deal with enquiries from the public, the press and related organizations

Required Competencies

• Exceptional communications skills
• Ability lo build strategic partnerships
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to lead change
• Ability to build teams

How to apply:-

Applicants should submit the

following:

• Cover Letter specifying your qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two recent work related references (not more than six months old)
• Certified copies of certificates

In case of serving public officers, applications should be routed through their respective heads of Departments and Permanent

Secretanes.

Applications should be addressed fo:-

Director Corporate Services Directorate of Intelligence and Security

Private Bag 00472,

Gaborone

Or hand delivered to the Old Radio Botswana Building. Plot 24/25, Matsltama Road.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Closing Date: 18th June 2018

For any enquiries please contact 3673205 or 3673305