MEFMI announces vacancy for Public Relations Manager

HARARE- The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) has announced a vacancy for the position of Public Relations Manager at its Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe.

MEFMI is a regionally owned institute comprising 14 member countries: Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Established in 1997, the institute was founded to build sustainable capacity in ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks, and equivalent institutions across the region.

According to the vacancy announcement, the Public Relations Manager will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for managing MEFMI's corporate communications, public relations, and institutional publications.

The role is also expected to strengthen the MEFMI brand and visibility by implementing a public relations and digital communications strategy that leverages technology, data, and digital platforms to expand the institute's reach and inform stakeholders of its programmes and activities.

The successful candidate will be required to transform the institute's strategic objectives into a compelling brand and reputational strategy, with a demonstrated ability to use AI tools, digital marketing platforms, content management systems, and analytics.

The position also involves coordinating Executive Fora and institutional events, providing secretarial and executive support, and handling institutional reporting and knowledge management services.

MEFMI says applicants must be nationals of its member countries and hold a Master's degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, International Relations, International Affairs, Journalism and Media Studies.

Candidates must also have at least five years of progressive professional experience, with at least three years at supervisory or managerial level in a public relations function. More details below 👇