Director, Public Relations, Advocacy and International Affairs

Duties and Responsibilities

Role Overview
-Spearhead the development of public relations, advocacy and international affairs policies and strategies for the Ministry and make recommendations to the Secretary;
-Manage the drafting of various statutory instruments and general notices, referral of the instruments of law officers and publication in the Government gazette;
-Co-ordinate meetings for the Defence bilateral Joint Permanent Commissions, SADC Inter State Defence and Security Commissions meetings and the drafting of position papers for the same;
-Oversee the process of writing speeches for the Secretary for Defence, the Honourable Minister of Defence and His Excellence the President on defence related matters;
-Prepare responses to questions raised in Parliament pertaining to the Ministry of Defence;
-Manage the assessment of geo-political and military issues and provide advice to the Secretary and Honourable Minster;
-Superintend over preparations for the Defence Forces Day Celebrations and ZDF exhibitions at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Harare Agricultural Show and other functions;
-Monitor and analyze current events, public information to influence press opinion with a view to mitigate risk, improve the Ministry's image, public opinion and determine appropriate strategic responses;
-Oversee development of budgets and funding strategies for the department;
-Supervise, coach and counsel subordinates;