Coordinator: Public Relations and Events Management at Water Utilities Corporation

Long Description

Closing Date: 25 October 2023

VACANCY :COORDINATOR: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT X 1

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the below position based at Maun and Masunga.

Position Purpose

Coordinator: Public Relations and Events Management

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for serving as a liaison to external stakeholder officials,their staff, and their constituents

This position is also responsible for managing community relations activities, facilitating community program development, and engaging in projects related to water resource development, community or public relations, utility projects, intergovernmental relations and/or other related areas.

This includes execution and oversight of outreach plans and fieldwork.

as an Events Coordinator, the role is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of WUC’s internal and external events.

This individual also assists in creating communication materials that promote WUC’s image and interests.

It provides administrative support for the Stakeholder Management and Communications function, ensuring adherence to an annual Communications calendar and the tracking of actions on decisions taken.

Position Key Responibilities

Position Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder and Community Liaison

Brand Management

Reputation Management

Communication

Events Management

Compliance and Governance

Culture

Output and Measures

Output and Measures

Attendance (Stakeholder attendance at key events)

Stakeholder Matrix and sponsorship of WUC imperatives

Social Media Activity

Rate of responsiveness to Brand reputation matters

Follow up on events and stakeholder engagements

Press coverage

Effective utilization of budget for events

Qualification and Experience

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related

3 years experience in Public, Government, Community Relations Communications with emphasis in water resources development, Community or Public Relations, Utility construction projects, or governmental relations

Competencies

Renumeration

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 25 working days per annum

Pension: A Contributory Pension Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee)

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

100% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Closing Date

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: Cover letter, certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded with the cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.