Senior Public Relations Officer – Radiation Protection Authority

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the lonising radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing lonising Radiation.

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

Senior Public Relations Officer (1)

Reports To: Manager- Corporate Services
Location: Lusaka

Job Objective 

To supervise and undertake public relations functions in order to inform the public and enhance the image of the institution.

Key Accountabilities 

1. Effectively supervises and undertakes the development, review and implementation of a Communication Strategy in order to project a positive corporate image of the Institution.

2. Supervises and undertakes timely and accurately preparation of press releases in order to update the public on the operations of the institution.

3. Supervises and undertakes timely and accurately preparation of responses to press and public queries in order to state the Authority’s position on topical issues.

4. Supervises and undertakes effectively, the consolidation of information in order to facilitate the production of brochures, magazines, newsletters, videos and other materials.

5. Supervises and undertakes timely archiving of media reports, videos, publications and magazines/brochures in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

6. Supervises and undertakes effectively the planning and execution of corporate events in order to create awareness on the operations and functions of the Institution

7. Supervises and undertakes effectively implementation of performance management systems in order to monitor and evaluate performance and develop implement appropriate interventions.

8. Supervises and undertakes effectively utilisation of human, financial and other logistical resources order to ensure the attainment of the departmental objectives.

9. Undertaking any other tasks/assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

1. Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent

2. Degree in Mass Communication or equivalent

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position

Skills/Attributes

1. Able to write succinct reports

2. Effective communication skills

3. Supervisory skills

4. High levels of Integrity

5. Honesty

6. Computer literate

7. Interpersonal skills

8. Analytical skills

9. Research skills

10. Good presentation skills