Job Responsibilities

The Senior Education and Communication Specialist will be responsible for enhancing the image and visibility of the TEVET Authority and the TEVET system.

2.1           KEY DUTIES

a)  Annual plans and budgets and reporting

·       Formulating and implementing weekly, monthly, quarterly budgets and work plans for information, education and communication

·       Consolidating work plans, budgets and reports.

b)   Marketing and Public Relations

·       Developing impactful corporate messages and media content to elevate the marketing efforts of TEVET/TEVETA

·       Coordinating the implementation of TEVETA’s marketing, IEC and Public Relations strategies in order to promote TEVETA’s corporate image to its various internal and external stakeholders.

·       Coordinating the digital marketing strategy to ensure a cohesive online presence.

·       Managing media engagement activities to strengthen visibility and reputation.

·       Managing stakeholder engagement to ensure support to the Authority and the TEVET system

·       Coordinating and managing TEVET Authority’s events.

·       Managing the publicity of TEVET programmes and activities.

·       Managing the development and production of promotional materials to enhance TEVETA’s visibility.

·       Supervising the management of the Authority’s website and all the Authority’s social media platforms

c) Graphic Designing

·       Supervising the graphic designing of all communication, education, promotion and marketing materials

·         Supervising the development and publishing of corporate documents.

·       Supervising provision of responses to customer queries and complaints.

·       Monitoring provision of responses to customer queries and complaints.

d) Branding and Consistency

·       Ensuring branding consistency throughout the Authority.

Job Context

   Reporting to the Head of Information, Education and Communication and Technology

Educational Requirements

         2.4         QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or any related field

Experience Requirements

       Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional Requirements

2.3     PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

·        Strong verbal and written communication

·        Creating and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and teammembers.

·        Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms.

·        Experience in creating engaging content, such as articles, videos, and social media posts.

Job Location

Lilongwe

Employment Status

Full-Time

Vacancy

1

Position

SENIOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Organisation

TEVET AUTHORITY

Deadline

03/14/2025