Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Officer at National Commission for Science and Technology

INTRODUCTION

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is a fully subvented parastatal organization established under the Science and Technology Act, No. 16 of 2003. The main function of the Commission is to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The Commission fulfils its legal mandate through promoting, supporting, coordinating and regulating the development and application of Science, Technology and Innovation so as to create wealth in order to improve the quality of life.

NCST invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant posts tenable at the Commission’s Secretariat situated in Lingadzi House, City Centre, Lilongwe. The following are the required vacant posts:

Note: The vacancies can also be downloaded in PDF by clicking the following link: NCST Vacancies

VACANCY : INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) OFFICER

JOB IDENTIFICATION FACTORS

Job title : Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Officer
Grade : CST5
Reporting to : Senior Communications and Public Relations
Officer
Department : Office of the DG
Division/Section : Corporate Affairs
Staff responsible for : None

PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Purpose of the Job: To inform, educate and solicit views from the NCST’S general public and various stakeholders.

Key duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing and implementing NCST’s IEC strategies and measuring their effectiveness;
2. Ensuring that all civic Education and communications materials align with brand standards;
3. Initiating the development of quarterly bulletins and newsletters and related civic education or communications for NCST including daily mobile phone WhatsApp platform;
4. Preparing and distributing electronic materials aimed at civic educating and communicating with the masses including e-promotional materials, e-invites and information updates for NCST events and activities;
5. Facilitating and/or conducting IEC sessions with various stakeholders or the general public;
6. Coordinating with all stakeholders and community members on civic education, information and communication sessions and dialogues;
7. Drafting and submitting quarterly and annual IEC reports.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Minimum academic and professional qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Education/Social Science/Marketing or related field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a related field.

Functional skills (Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Team Player
• Public presentation and interaction (effective communication)
• Ability to handle complaints
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Method Of Application

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, membership certificates from appropriate professional bodies, National ID and names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 6 September, 2024. Applicants must write clearly on the envelope the position they are applying for.

The Director General
National Commission for Science and Technology,
Private Bag B303
Capital City,
Lilongwe 3.

NCST is an equal gender-based opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.