Public Education Officer - MCG/IE 3 (VACANT) - Salary Range (7): $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum

MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists with the preparation of the Branch’s Operational Plan and Budget. 

• Assists with designing and managing Strategic Communication Plans.

   

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, updates, and maintains a comprehensive events calendar detailing all OIC-related activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages the OIC’s participation in events such as exhibitions, conferences, and public engagements.
• Organizes and executes official OIC events, including seminars, launches, and press briefings.
• Oversees event logistics, media coordination, and protocol arrangements for ceremonies, conferences, and other official functions.
• Prepares speeches, messages, and communication briefs for review by the Communication and International Relations Manager.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads reports, publications, website content, and social media material to ensure clarity and consistency with OIC’s communication standards.
• Produces and disseminates the staff newsletter to enhance internal communication and engagement.

• Supports the planning and execution of public education and communication activities in alignment with the OIC’s outreach objectives.

• Coordinates the development of educational materials using diverse methods and media to creatively present information tailored to different audiences.
  Plans, develops, and delivers information sessions — including presentations, exhibitions, workshops, and seminars — targeting public sector and private sector organizations, schools, community groups, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborates with public authorities, NGOs, and other partners in the execution of public education initiatives and events.

• Develops and implements strategies to assess the effectiveness of public education programmes and recommends or executes adjustments based on findings.

• Establishes and maintains partnerships with key target groups to promote awareness of rights and responsibilities and to advocate for ongoing educational programmes.

• Prepares press advisories, media briefs, and related communication materials to support OIC’s public information efforts.

• Collaborates with media houses to develop and implement programmes that promote public awareness of the Data Protection Act (2020) and the role and functions of the OIC.

• Plans and coordinates public relations activities such as press conferences, media briefings, and interviews related to the Data Protection Act and other OIC initiatives.

• Establishes and maintains strong, effective working relationships with media representatives to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information.
   

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Events calendar maintained and events coordinated as required;

• Draft speeches, messages, reports and publications are prepared and submitted in required timeframe;

• Media Directory maintained and media advertisements coordinated as required;

• Staff newsletters produced and issued as planned;

• Databases, information catalogues and web resources maintained in keeping with required standards;

• Information audits conducted as required;

• Ensures that the security, accessibility and quality of information remains consistent;

• Assignments are of a high quality and completed within agreed timeframe;

• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism maintained in the execution of duties.