Rural Energy Agency Jobs Vacancies; Senior Public Relations Officer

Job Title: Senior Public Relations Officer
Job Location:  Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Employer: Rural Energy Agency (REA)
Job Type: Full Time

About REA
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) is a Government institution established under the Rural Energy Act, 2005. Its main role is to promote and facilitate access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. The Agency is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzanians with appropriate technical skills and experience to fill the above vacant:

Job Requirements:
Masters degree in Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/institution.
Excellent writing & Communication skills .
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience of which three (3) must be in a senior position.

Job Duties
a) Promotes, educates and informs the public on the Agency's activities as well as undertaking complaints handling activities.
b) Provides advice to the Agency on matters related to public relations;
c) Markets different technologies;
d) Plans, develops and implements public relations strategies;
e) Liaises with and answer inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations;
~ Writes and edits in-house magazines, case studies, speeches and articles;
g) Prepares and supervises the production of publicity brochures, hand outs, fliers, booklets, posters, newspapers, banners and direct mail;
h) Plans and implements awareness activities through media, trade fairs, workshops and exhibitions;
f) Coordinates press briefings for the REA;
j) Handles customer complaints and queries;
k) Engages in dialogue with the public as well as media on issues concerning the Agency;
I) Provides input in updating REA information in the website; and
m) Performs any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by his/her superiors.

Deadline Date: 26/05/2014


How to Apply:
Application letters should be sent by post, courier or delivered by hand to the addressee below; Kindly note the electronic submissions will not be honored.
Director General
Rural Energy Agency,
2nd Floor, Mawasiliano Towers Building Ubungo, Sam Nujoma Road
P.O. Box 7990,
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
All positions attract competitive remuneration packages. Employment terms are permanent and pensionable. Age limit for all post is forty five (45) years.
Applicants should submit CVs, copies of certificates they wish to use in supporting their applications, three referees and two passport size photographs to the address shown below.  Applicants must dearly show their complete contact addresses including mobile telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.