Government Communication Unit Functions

Objective

To provide to the Ministry expertise and services in information, communication and dialogue with public and media.

This Unit will perform the following activities:

(i)Produce and disseminate documents such as brochures, articles, newsletters etc. to inform the Public on Policies, Programmes, activities and Reforms undertaken by the Ministry;

(ii)Coordinate press briefings for the Ministry;

(iii)Engage in dialogue with the Public as well as media on issues concerning the Ministry;

(iv)Promote ministerial activities programs and policies;

(v)Coordinate preparation of Sectoral and ministerial papers for workshops and conferences;

(vi)Coordinate preparation and production of ministerial articles and newspapers;

(vii)Up-date sectoral and ministerial information in the website; and

(viii)Advise Divisions, Units, extra Ministerial and non-commercial Public Institutions on the production of various documents.

This Unit will be led by a Principal Officer with wide knowledge and experience in the Ministry.