Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS)
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments: and further to provide for matter incidental to or connected with standardization.
The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacancies:
Vac. No. BS/EXT. VAC. 32/2025/2026
Job title: Public Relations Officer
Grade: BS5
Reporting to: Director General
Responsible for : Communications Officer
Number of Posts: One (1)
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 programmes 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;
- Writing and distributing press release to targeted media;
- 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 programmes 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 the following:
- Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism or related field.
- At least 4 years’ experience in a related field.
MODE OF APPLICATION
The Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Bureau 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 30th September, 2025 to:
The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P O Box 946
BLANTYRE