Senior Public Relations Officer

The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) is a government agency established under the Financial Crimes Act 2017 (FCA) to prevent and combat financial crimes through detecting and investigating these crimes and disseminating financial intelligence to competent authorities and engage in information sharing with other Financial Intelligence Units in order to maintain the integrity of the country’s financial system. In line with its mandate, FIA has the following vacancies to be filled as soon as possible. The positions are tenable at FIA offices in Lilongwe.

Senior Public Relations Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Compliance & Public Relations Manager, the job-holder will be responsible for the following:

• Produce relevant corporate communications and publications.

• Design graphics and visuals for various communication outlets.
• Produce content for corporate social media channels.
• Maintain and update the corporate’s website.
• Review and implement communications strategy.
• Develop strategies to create and maintain a positive image of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with the media and other stakeholders.
• Attend to enquiries from the media as spokesperson for the organisation.
• Manage and arrange media coverage of key corporate events.
• Implement public awareness strategies to promote public understanding of the role of FIA and the fight against money laundering and other financial crimes.
• Assist with organising domestic coordination activities.
• Respond to information requests from the media, general public and other stakeholders.
• Carry out other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Business Communication Development Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or similar qualifications from reputable institutions of higher learning.
• At least two (2) years experience in corporate communications in a reputable organisation.
• Must be conversant with financial crime laws in the country.
• Responsible, willing to learn and deliver with little supervision.

If you meet the above requirements and have a passion to contribute to the fight against financial crimes, submit a package of your application letter, curriculum vitae and completed electronic application form (which can be accessed through FIA website www.fia.gov.mw). The application letter should be addressed to:

The Director General
Financial Intelligence Authority
Private Bag B441
LILONGWE 3

Applications should be submitted by Friday, 22nd November, 2024 through email to recruitment@fia.gov.mw. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. FIA is an equal opportunity employer.