Public Relations Officer at Public Service Pension Trust Fund

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) is an Institution that was established in compliance with the Pension Act (CAP 55:02) to oversee the administration of the Public Service Contributory Pension Scheme. The Fund is now inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the vacant positions of Public Relations Officer and Assistant Benefits Administration Officer that exist at the Secretariat Office. The successful candidates shall be appointed on contract renewable every 3 years upon successful performance.

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Grade : PTF 4

Section : Public Relations

Location : Secretariat Office

Reporting to : Principal Officer

Direct Supervisees : None

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

The Public Relations Officer will be responsible for managing and enhancing the public image of the Fund. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, handling media relations, and executing public relations campaigns to promote a positive image and build strong relationships with various stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creating and maintaining a positive corporate image of the Fund and promoting stakeholders’ interests. Organizing and coordinating corporate events such as road shows, civic education campaigns, donations e.t.c

2. Developing and maintaining a good rapport with the media by answering their queries, giving media updates and press releases.

3. Participating in the development and production of corporate publications including Annual Reports.

4. Analysing media issues and advising management accordingly.

5. Managing the website in liaison with ICT section.

6. Generating articles for the media, public and other stakeholders for awareness purposes.

7. Serving as a mouthpiece of the Fund.

8. Carrying out staff sensitization on various matters using internal communication channels such as newsletters.

9. Providing accurate and up to date information to stakeholders and members of the public.

10. Conducting corporate image audits and customer surveys

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree either in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, or related field.

• A minimum of four (4) years’ practical experience in busy environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good writing skills

• Good analytical skills

• Multi-tasking skills

• Strong communication and inter-personal skills

• Quick learner; Self-starter and Proactive

• Willingness to stretch and work under pressure, as and when required to do so

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit their application letter attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates as ONE DOCUMENT in PDF format to [email protected] and should be addressed to:

The Principal Officer

Public Service Pension Trust Fund

P.O. Box 30146

Lilongwe

Closing date for receiving applications is on Thursday 8^th May 2025.

Please note that only applications received through [email protected] will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.