Communication Specialist

Technical, Entrepreneurial, Vocational and Education Training (TEVET) Authority

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Authority is a regulatory body that was established in 1999 by an Act of Parliament with the mandate to regulate, facilitate and promote TEVET in Malawi. Apart from the Secretariat in Lilongwe, the Authority has three regional service centres in Mzuzu, Lilongwe and Blantyre.  

Employment opportunities have now arisen within the Authority for various positions for which the Authority invites applications from qualified candidates.

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST           

The Communication Specialist will be responsible for developing strategies that market TEVETA and the TEVET system to its stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES 

  • Developing content for the Authority’s social media channels and website to enhance online presence.
  • Coordinating all TEVET Authority’s events, ensuring seamless execution and representation.
  • Coordinating media coverage of all TEVET Authority’s activities to enhance visibility and promote key messages.
  • Providing responses to customer queries and complaints.
  • Coordinating media engagement to enhance marketing and public relations activities.
  • Coordinating publishing of features, articles and newspaper supplements to showcase the Authority achievement and initiatives.
  • Facilitating radio, television and newspaper advertisements to reach target audience effectively.
  • Coordinating the development, production and distribution of promotional materials to enhance TEVETA’s visibility.
  • Coordinating awareness activities of TEVET programmes.
  • Publicizing TEVET programmes.
  • Formulating of work plans, budgets and reports to ensure effective planning and communication of section activities.

REPORTING

  • Reporting to the Senior Education and Communication Specialist

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, or any related qualification.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

Interested individuals meeting the stipulated attributes and skills can apply for the position of their interest through the following link https://tevetamw.com/career.  Please note that applications for these posts is strictly online hence applications submitted through other means shall not be considered. 

TEVETA is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Due to anticipated large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. 

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 14th March 2025.