THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:

PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT (PRU)

Alumni Officer

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of the University’s alumni engagement programs aimed at increasing the depth and diversity of relationship with alumni and university community as part of the University’s strategy for alumni relations.

The Alumni Officer will coordinate, implement, and promote the affairs and activities of the PNG University of Technology Alumni network and assist the PRU Director to market and position the university’s positive image to the alumni community and general public.

Responsibilities include:

• Device annual plans and strategies to develop and sustain the PNGUoT Alumni network.
• Assist in the delivery of programmed activities which include targeted events and communications that are aimed at engaging students and alumni.
• Ensure the timely nomination and election of Alumni executives and its affiliated chapter executives in accordance with the constitution of the Association.
• Facilitate meetings of the alumni executives and chapter executives where necessary.
• Maintain constant contact with alumni members, chapter executives and update the alumni membership on a regular basis.
• Liaise with the PRU Director and the University management to implement resolutions of the Alumni Executive Meetings.
• Identify and package various beneficial programs and activities for alumni members.
• Set up and promote the PNGUoT Alumni Endowment fund.
• Provide monthly reports and attend to other duties as delegated by the PRU Director.

The successful candidate should:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Journalism, Communication Studies or similar.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with an events management company or similar educational Institution
• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and diplomacy/tack skills with the ability to take initiatives and perform leadership roles.

• Between ages of 25 and 35, matured and able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Cooperative, trustworthy, friendly manners, able to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and clients at all levels.
• Computer literate with application of various publication software.
• Be proficient with social media to be able to promote alumni engagements

Condition of Service:

Administrative Officer K31,288.00 – K43,695.00

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive Director- Human Resources

PNG University of Technology,

Private Mail Bag,

Lae, 411,

Papua New Guinea

Applicants are encouraged to email all applications in one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg

PLEASE NOTE:

• Deadline for all applications is on the 20th of December, 2024.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.