Media and Communications Officer

POSITION: MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO), a parastatal organization established under section 3 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act of 2024 with a mandate of regulating, promoting and developing the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Malawi is looking for the services of a well-qualified and highly experienced person to fill a vacant post of Media and Communications Officer (Grade SME 5) tenable at its Head Office in Lilongwe. The successful candidate shall be offered a one-year renewable contract based on performance.

Interested applicants must have the following:

Purpose of the Job

To plan and execute both internal and external communications of the Corporation, brand presence and engagement of stakeholders through digital, print and broadcast media.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field;
• A Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in Media, Public Relations or Communications;
• Excellent oral and written language skills of English or Chichewa. Those with knowledge of other local languages shall have added advantage;
• Practical knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Suite, Canva and Social media management tools;
• Excellent Presentation Skills;
• Excellent Photography, Videography and basic video editing skills;
• Creative, proactive and ability to work under very tight deadlines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting internal communications and acting as a liaison between management and staff;
• Drafting Press releases, managing media enquiries and building relationships with journalists and media houses;
• Managing all Corporation’s social media accounts and website content;
• Producing articles, marketing materials, brochures and annual reports;
• Ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all platforms of the Corporation;
• Planning and Coordinating Public Relations events and awareness campaigns;
• Tracking media coverage and analyzing engagement metrics;
• Preparing Communication reports;

How to Apply

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae with at least three names of relevant and traceable referees including that of an immediate past employer if applicable, should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer
SMEDCO
Area 6, Off Mzimba Street
Private Bag 393
Lilongwe 3

Or through Apply Now

Applications should reach him no later than close of business on Friday, 31st July 2026.

SMEDCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER