BACKGROUND
Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) was established under the Trustees Incorporation Act to promote professional Public Relations (PR) and Communication practice in Malawi. The society pools Public Relations and Communication practitioners from both public and private sectors.
In line with its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, the society would like to, among other strategic priorities, accelerate its institutional growth.
Currently, the Society only has a National Governing Council, hence a need to have a functional secretariat in order to achieve its intended goals and objectives.
Article 11 of the PRSM Constitution provides for a Secretariat to run the day-to-day affairs of the Society on behalf of the National Governing Council.
To this end, the Society would like to constitute the first ever Secretariat which will work remotely and on voluntary basis, until such a time the Society identifies a physical office and associated resources. The Society will support the Secretariat with resources to enable it discharge pre-approved tasks. A modest upkeep allowance will be paid to successful applicants.
Terms and Conditions will apply.
1. National Coordinator
To be the Chief Executive of the Society and will be responsible for:
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- Overall administration
- Coordination of activities of the various committees and subcommittees and their specific duties in the Society.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Media, Journalism and five (5) years’ experience of working in a PR or related role.
2. Projects, Membership & Fundraising Officer
Responsibilities of the Projects, Membership & Fundraising Officer include:
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- To develop proposals for various projects
- To coordinate fundraising activities
- To coordinate all Society’s Society projects
- Propose and implement membership development strategies
- Ensure a smooth membership administration, including sending out of invoices, reminders, and follows up on payments.
Qualifications
BA in PR, Media, Journalism and experience of working in a PR role. Fresh graduates with a strong motivation will be considered.
3. Administrative and Accounts Officer
Responsibilities:
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- To keep all financial records
- To account for expenses incurred by the Society
- To prepare and present statements of audited accounts
- To keep custody of all records of the Society’s Society assets • Assist in administrative or clerical duties
Qualifications
Diploma First Degree in Business Administration (Accounting)
Method of Application
If you think you meet the above requirements, submit your application letter, up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below not later than 20th June 2021.
Address your application to
The Secretary General Public Relations Society of Malawi
prsm@prsm.mw