Vacancy title:
Public Relations Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Advertising & Public Relations, Communications & Writing, Media, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 28 2026

Duty Station:
BLANTYRE | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To portray good image of the Bureau to stakeholders.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Serving as official representative spokesperson for the Bureau in disseminating information about programs, plans, events and activities to news media and responding media queries about the same
• Creating and producing promotional materials and programs in consultation with the Heads of Departments
• Preparing and circulating relevant information through newsletters
• Disseminating on behalf of Director-General the official statements and information to stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating internal and external communication portals, such as website, newsletters and social media pages
• Liaising with the media houses to cover MBS functions
• Conducting extensive research and planning, implementing and managing Public Relations Strategies
• Liaising with relevant departments in the production of publicity brochures, in-house magazine and handouts
• Designing and organizing a variety of inter-personal public relations programs or events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
• Evaluating the effectiveness of all public relations activities

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

The applicant should possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism or related field
• At least 4 years’ experience in a related field

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

The MBS is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The MBS is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in such shall be disqualified.

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed current Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees plus a copy of the National Identity Card in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 28th May, 2026 to:

The Director General

Malawi Bureau of Standards

P O Box 946

BLANTYRE

NOTE: THOSE THAT RESPONDED TO THE EARLIER ADVERT ON THE ABOVE POSITIONS SHOULD NOT RE-APPLY

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