The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), a statutory entity established under the Communications Act of 1998, is tasked with overseeing service provision across Malawi’s communications sector, including telecommunications, postal services, and broadcasting. MACRA is now inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following permanent positions based at its Blantyre Head Office. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (M4) This role entails providing strategic leadership to develop and execute the Authority’s corporate communication, public relations, media engagement, and stakeholder communication initiatives. The Communications Manager will safeguard and enhance MACRA’s corporate reputation by ensuring consistent, timely dissemination of the Authority’s mandate, regulatory decisions, programs, and initiatives while fostering public trust and understanding. Duties include advising senior management on communication strategies, coordinating media and public relations activities, managing digital platforms, overseeing communication campaigns, and leading responses to emerging communication and reputational challenges. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communication Management, Corporate Reputation and Public Relations, Media Relations and Engagement, Regulatory and Public Communication, Digital Communication and Social Media Management, Public Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Communication, Crisis and Issues Management, Corporate Branding and Publications, Events and Corporate Functions, Communication Research and Intelligence, Budget and Resource Management, Risk, Governance and Compliance, People Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting. Key Performance Areas: Performance will be evaluated based on, among other criteria: the successful execution of the Authority’s communication strategy; the strength and consistency of its corporate image and reputation; the quality and effectiveness of media relations; the timeliness and accuracy of corporate and regulatory communications; the impact and reach of public awareness programs; the growth and engagement of digital communication platforms; the management of communication and reputational risks; the quality of internal communication; the effectiveness of crisis and issues communication; the consistency of corporate branding and publications; stakeholder satisfaction with communication services; the efficient management of the Communications budget; and the performance and development of the Communications team. Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Business Administration, or a related discipline is advantageous. Membership in a recognized professional body in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field is desirable. Candidates should possess at { "@context": " ", "@type": "JobPosting", "title": "Communications Manager", "description": "The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), a statutory entity established under the Communications Act of 1998, is tasked with overseeing service provision across Malawi’s communications sector, including telecommunications, postal services, and broadcasting. MACRA is now inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following permanent positions based at its Blantyre Head Office. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (M4)\n\nThis role entails providing strategic leadership to develop and execute the Authority’s corporate communication, public relations, media engagement, and stakeholder communication initiatives. The Communications Manager will safeguard and enhance MACRA’s corporate reputation by ensuring consistent, timely dissemination of the Authority’s mandate, regulatory decisions, programs, and initiatives while fostering public trust and understanding. 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