Full-time
Ref: A/GEN/13/62
Vacancy No: 101
Director, Communication and Advocacy
Minstry of Lands and Rural Development
Harare, Zimbabwe
Application Deadline
October 19, 2026
Role Overview
1. Spearhead the development of communications and advocacy strategies for the Ministry and make recommendations to the Secretary. 2. Organize and manage communication strategies and campaigns for the Ministry. 3.Manage the Ministry’s positive use of both formal and social media to build its image and share programmes and projects being undertaken through various media platforms. 4. Superintend over the dissemination of information about the Ministry’s activities, policies, programmes and services through various media platforms. 5. Monitor and analyze current events, public information to influence press opinion with a view to mitigate risk, improve the Ministry’s image, educate public opinion and determine appropriate strategic responses. 6. Plan and organize various internal and external events to rebuild, improve and strengthen the Ministry’s image. 7. Monitor news from all the media and respond to pertinent issues related to the Ministry. 8. Initiate and maintain appropriate working relationships with key Internal and External Stakeholders for the benefit of the Ministry. 9. Coordinate and conduct Public Relations workshops for Ministry Officials that interface with the public. 10. Preside over the handling of complaints from the media and proffer appropriate corrective measures. 11. Oversee the drafting and review of the Ministry’s Clients’ Charter and Stakeholder engagement policy. 12. Prepare speeches for the Principals.13. Superintend over the production of the Ministry News Bulletin. 14. Supervise, coach and counsel subordinates.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism or equivalent.
- A Masters’ degree in any of the above field(s) is an added advantage. At least eight (8) years relevant experience, of which two (2) years must be in the Deputy Director grade or equivalent.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- A thorough understanding of National Development policies, priorities and goals.
- A good understanding of Ministerial functions and Government operations.
- A high level understanding of the Public Service Regulations. Good management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to use ICTs in the design, implementation and review of communication and advocacy policies, programmes and projects and related decision areas.