The SADC National Media Coordinators (SNMCs) are one of the primary information intermediaries at national level. These are civil servants who are mostly located in the Government Communication Ministry/Department. SNMCs are an integral part of the SADC National Committees consisting of the stakeholders as provided for under Article 16A of the Agreement Amending the Treaty of SADC. The SNMCs are the focal point for SADC communications and movers of the SCPS at national level.
The National Media Coordinators Perform the Following Roles and Responsibilities
- Spearhead the implementation of the SADC Communication and Promotions Strategy at national level by formulating a media and public relations campaign plan for implementation at national level;
- Provide link between SADC Secretariat and the local media intermediaries for quick dissemination of information;
- Compile, maintain and update a mailing list of all the media in their country
- Compile and maintain a list of all communication focal points in government ministries
- Facilitate resource mobilisation for the implementation of the SADC Communication and Promotions Strategy at the national level;
- Facilitate awareness of SADC protocols and SADC policy instruments among Member States;
- Ensure link between SADC website and government websites in Member States;
- Ensure SADC pages on government websites;
- Facilitate the implementation of a Crisis Management and Communication Plan;
- Advocate, promote and support national structures within Member States; and
- Promote and facilitate SADC Media Awards and national adjudication processes.
