Job Description

• Developing and maintaining various communication channels and materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining various communication channels and materials.
• Media monitoring and engagement.
• Public relations management for the Commission.
• Production of marketing and promotional collateral.
• Writing, distributing, and publishing Commission’s announcements and news articles on key developments.
• Ensuring all content complies with SECZim standards and style guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing management, communication, Journalism or any other related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of the capital market will be an added advantage.
• Graphic designing skills
• 2 to 3 years post-graduation related experience.

How to Apply

Application letters with C.V.s to be e-mailed to [email protected] with the position being applied for clearly stated in the email subject. These should reach us NOT LATER THAN 25 October 2023. N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

Tips for Applying Successfully

In restructuring your CV:

Tailor your CV to emphasize on skills and experience related to communication and public relations.
Show evidence of your graphic designing skills in the form of relevant certifications or portfolio links.
Highlight any experience you've had in the capital market, even if it's not directly related to the current role.
Stress on your ability to produce marketing collaterals and managing media engagement.
Present your experience in writing, publishing and distributing announcements or articles.

Five Key Areas to Take Note of in the Job Listing:

The application date is October 25, 2023. Ensure to submit your application on or before this date.
You must clearly state the position you are applying for in the email subject.
Highlight any knowledge and understanding of the capital market, even if this is not your area of specialty.
Despite the requirement for 2 to 3 years post-graduation experience, do not hesitate to apply if you meet most of the skills and academic qualifications but lack the specified experience length.
All communication towards this application should be sent via email to [email protected], no phone calls or physical submissions.

Top Three Steps to Stand Out in a Flooded Candidate Pool:

Show your passion for communication and public relations, not just the skills and experience you might have acquired.
Send along samples of your previous work in your CV or Cover Letter.
Present your understanding of SECZim's standards and guidelines by mirroring their language and style in your application.

Three Important Things Often Missed by Novice Applicants:

Applicants tend to miss the fact that they are required to maintain the style and standards of SECZim in all content.
The necessity to clearly state the position being applied for in the email subject line is easily assumed.
Candidates often fail to note the importance of being able to monitor and engage with media, which is a key requirement for this role.

In my years of experience, I have noticed prospective candidates often tend to overlook these little details, which may affect their chances of being shortlisted. Remember, every single detail matters in job listings.