05 April, 2013

4034 Government Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Ministry Of The Prime Minister

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

10-Apr-13

Job Description:

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This is a political position based within the Ministry of Prime Minister. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) reports to the Prime Minister and is part of the Cabinet staff, attached to the Ministry of the Prime Minister.

The primary function of the Public Relation Officer (PRO) is to provide an efficient and effective support to the Prime Minister in dealing with issues regarding all Media correspondence. He/she will manage all news letters from the Ministry of the Prime Minister to the Media. The PRO will also speak on behalf of the Vanuatu Government on any issues

which need to be issued to the Public.

How to apply: A cover letter outlining relevant, qualifications skill, work experience, a CV and names and details of latest two referees.

Duties and responsibilities:

1) Is responsible for all Media Coverage

2) Liaise with all Media Organizations on any news from the Government

3) Assist the Honorable Prime Minister on any responses to the Media on behalf of the Government

4) The Public Relation Officer will ensure that the following outputs are achieved: All media issues are well managed, All responses to the Media are dealt with accordingly, Liaise with Honorable Prime Minister on regular basis on any issues that might be of the interest to the People of the Republic of Vanuatu.

Interested applicant must possess the following requirements:

Criteria:

- Possess a good understanding of the Vanuatu Governments processes and systems; Has some experience in Media issues; Has some experience in handling a Ministerial administration

- Has some experience in cultural diplomacy; Year 12 leaving certificate; Is knowledge and well-versed in current affairs and national issues

- Effective communication, negotiation, networking and collaboration skills; Perfectly speaking and writing in French, English and Bislama

- Good character and possess a high level of integrity; Computer literate and have an understanding of Computer Program such as Microsoft word and Excel.

Salary:

The salary for this position is provided in the Official Salaries Act with an annual salary grade of VT 1, 684, 584 with other benefits as provided in the schedules of the OSA limited.

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

All applications should be submitted to the Office of the Prime Minister under confidential cover to the addresses below.

Contact Name:

Human Resources Officer

Phone:

(+678) 2694/3411/7760905

Email:

dgeorges@vanuatu.gov.vu

Address:

Corporate Services Unit, Office of the Prime Minister, PMB 9053, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:
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Source:

03-Apr-13 Daily Post
Source Website:

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