Public Relations Officer

National Audit Office (NAO)

Background

The National Audit Office (NAO) is a Supreme Audit Institution established under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the Public Audit Act, mandated to provide independent assurance to Parliament and the public on the prudent use and management of public resources in order to promote transparency, accountability and good governance.

The Office conducts Financial, Compliance, Forensic, Performance and Information Systems audits across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Authorities, Statutory Corporations and all public institutions.

The Office is, therefore, inviting suitably qualified, competent and result-oriented individuals to apply for various vacant positions that have arisen within the National Audit Office.

Vac. 29/26
Position Title: Public Relations Officer
Grade: AO-08
Department/Division: Corporate Service
Reporting to: Senior Auditor – Principal Public Relations Officer

Purpose of the post
To support the implementation of the National Audit Office’s communication and public relations strategies

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing Office events including town hall meetings
  2. Coordinating and writing internal and external communications
  3. Facilitating production and publishing of social media creative
  4. Managing toll free line and official mailing
  5. Responding to clients’ inquiries, complaints, grievances and directing them to relevant responsible officers
  6. Taking pictures of office events and other activities
  7. Managing social media pages, Facebook account etc.
  8. Planning and organizing media briefings and media tours
  9. Liaising with ICT Section on sensitization campaigns, website management and other activities
  10. Preparing reports
  11. Developing and reviewing corporate publications and other communication materials

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Degree in Public Relations, Journalism and Mass Communication, Communication Studies
  2. Exceptional Communication skills (writing, public speaking), digital proficiency (media monitoring software, social media management), and strategic thinking skills.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
  2. Clearly state their current physical address
  3. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
  4. Copies of required academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be submitted to:

The Auditor General
National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30045
LILONGWE.

ATT: Deputy Director of Human Resources no later than 17th April, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.