Information Unit

Functions

Develop and implement a social media content management plan for the management of social media campaigns, development of relevant content topics to create awareness on the various programs, projects and activities and handling and monitoring of feedbacks and suggestions on the BSWM’s programs
In coordination with the Divisions/Centers/Units of the BSWM, design, layout, document, undertake post production and packaging of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials as well as all multimedia communications prescribed in the BSWM Communication Plan
Conceptualize, package and translate user-friendly media to facilitate dissemination by appropriate institutions, the knowledge information on soil and water technologies for sustainable agriculture development and maintain back-up copies of the same for easy access and retrieval
Prepare articles and press releases and plan publicity strategies and campaigns (e.g. press interviews, meetings, tours, etc.) to ensure adequate coverage of issues and concerns of the BSWM in the mainstream media
Maintain linkage with the media, the DA Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (AFID) and the Regional Information Offices for the purpose of disseminating information on developed soil and water technologies
Coordinate closely with the Geomatics and Soil Information Technology Division (GSITD) for information to be uploaded to the BSWM Homepage
Coordinate with the BSWM Library In-Charge on knowledge products dissemination and upgrade it to be able to handle e-learning tools
Handle the facilitation/organization of events, physical arrangement and technical operations of AVP equipment
Handle all other tasks related to the BSWM’s public information campaign as may be assigned by the Office of the Director