The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Malawi is looking for

Temporary Press and Information Officer

Ref No: PPI/PIO/2019/TEMP

The European Union (EU) is offering a temporary post of Press and Information Officer in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) of the Delegation, under the authority of the Head of Delegation (HoD).

Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Political Section, the PIO develops and manages all Delegation traditional and social media activities. These include managing the Delegation social media and coordination of all delegation-generated social media outreach activities. The PIO provides media support to the Delegation and sometimes project implementers, drafts monthly political reports, press releases/op-eds/talking points, and obtains media coverage for EU activities; plans and implements Public Diplomacy engagement programs on various themes; maintains contacts in the media, government, NGOs and relevant political contacts to keep the Head of Delegation and Political Officer appraised of events and to advise the proper course of action;

Detailed description of duties:

• Contacts and works with print, broadcast and online media to generate pro-active and positive news coverage for the EU in Malawi.
• Organizes press related events (Interviews, special programs, meetings with the press)
• Ensures print media appearances (op-eds, press releases, case studies, fact sheets etc.)
• Drafts responses to media questions and talking points on various topics
• Media monitoring and reporting

• Drafts monthly political reports
• Drafts adhoc/emergency reports on any political related issues
• Generates content for and manages the Delegation's Social Media networks

• Generates and uploads stories or any other relevant content (vacancies, tenders, grants etc.) onto the Delegation website.
• Manages the Delegation's photography needs (Photo taking, editing, filing)

• Coordinates Public Diplomacy events such as youth engagement activities, project launches, agriculture fairs, signing ceremonies and other related events
• Produces Information and Communication Annual Reports and forward planning and budgeting

Qualifications:

University degree, in Journalism, Political Studies or any related field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years experience working in political analysis, journalism or a similar relevant work environment

Knowledge of IT Tools:

Proficiency in ICT (knowledge of the whole Microsoft Office packages and video/photo editing packages) required.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted in hard copy only and must include:

• Cover letter
• Copy of certificates
• The envelope must indicate the job reference number PPI/PIO/2019/TEMP and be addressed to:

The Head of Administration

POST REFERENCE: PPI/PIO/2019/TEMP

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European Union Delegation to Malawi

Area 18 Roundabouts, Corner of M1 and Presidential Way

P.O. Box 30102, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Applications not complying with all the above will not be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  Wednesday 20^th June 2019 at 12:00 HRS.

(Applications must have reached the Delegation by this date and time)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on Friday 21^st June 2019. Candidates who have not been contacted by Monday 24^th June 2019 should consider that there is no follow-up to their application and the EU Delegation will not further advise unsuccessful candidates.

The vacancy is for a temporary contract of 4.5 months.

The European Union is an equal opportunity employer and the Delegation is a smoke free environment. Recruitment of the successful candidate will be subject to medical fitness. The Delegation has an HIV/Aids at the workplace policy.

The Delegation reserves the right to establish a reserve list of suitable candidates for future posts.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to delegation-malawi-HOA@eeas.europa.eu.

Electronic applications will however not be considered.

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