Job Details

Job Description

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) was established through an Act of Parliament; the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002. RTSA has the mandate to implement Government policy on road safety and transport management. The Agency also collects Revenue on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The following vacancies now exist.

Head Public Relation – RTSA 2 (1 Position)

Purpose of this Jobs

Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the job holder shall be responsible for managing the public relations function and the content it delivers. The job holder shall ensures brand message is consistent, timely, and relevant.

Specific duties & Responsibilities

a. Develop and maintain the Agency’s corporate image and identity:
b. Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits;

c. Develop and maintain Agency internet or intranet web pages;
d. Drafts speeches for Agency executives and observe and report on social, economic and political trends that might affect the Agency;
e. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local/traditional leadership, government officials, media representatives, etc;
f. Assign, supervise and review the activities of public relations staff including the Call-Centre;
g. Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts;
h. Manage special events such as sponsorship of races, parties, introducing other activities the Agency supports in order to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly;
i, Communicates or responds to requests for information about employer’s activities or status;

Requirements

a. Full Grade Twelve certificate
b. 10 years experience in Public Relations of which 5 should be at a senior level
c. Bachelor’s degree in Mass communication or Journalism
d. Master’s Degree in Mass communication or Journalism
e. Member of the Relevant Professional bodies

Competencies required

a. Technically strong and analytical
b. Strong interpersonal and management skills
c. Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork

Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:

The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA

Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024