Public Relations Officer at People Transformation and Development Aid (PetradAid)

We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Officer to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills. If you are also confident in your public speaking and project management abilities, we’d like to meet you.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports

Preferred minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public relations, journalism, communications or related field.
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• At least 3 years’ experience in public relations or related field.
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Excellent organizational skills