Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The communication specialist is responsible for developing effective communication strategies to convey messages and engage SWL audiences. He/ she will help to build and maintain a positive image and reputation for the SWL.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop a detailed understanding about the GEWEL 2 Project and Supporting Women’s Livelihoods (SWL) component’s objectives, target beneficiaries and implementation methodology in relation to the Project Implementation Manual (PIM)
• Keep up-to-date with relevant developments in education and social protection sectors in Zambia, ensuring alignment with SWL objectives
• Develop a strong understanding of the GEWEL 2 Project’s existing Harmonized Communications and Outreach Strategy and its relevance for SWL
• Develop and implement robust communications and outreach plan for SWL, making sure it aligns with the overall harmonized GEWEL 2 communications strategy
• Support strategic communications for SWL through stakeholder’s sensitization, visibility and media outreach at national, provincial and district levels;
• Work with counterpart communications leads across GEWEL 2 Project components’ PIU’s and Gender Division to train and build capacity of district implementation teams and community- based volunteers on GEWEL project and SWL-specific communications and outreach,
• Write and develop content for press releases, feature stories, blogs, brochures, leaflets, pop- ups and newsletters etc;
• Keep the SWL section of the GEWEL. Project website and social media platforms up-to-date with latest content;
• Prepare radio and TV scripts aimed at raising the profile of the SWL component and the GEWEL Project,
• Help plan, run and measure communications and outreach campaigns to ensure they support project goals;
• Collect feedback on communications activities to evaluate results and suggest ways to improve;
• Plan and manage community engagement events, supporting project launches and beneficiary awareness campaigns;
• Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events;
• Work as point of contacts to facilitate the resolution of commuication issues with external partners and stakeholders,
• Work with counterpart communication focal points from the component PIUs to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the project’s communications strategy and in support of various effective communication initiatives;
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players;
• Ensure SWL gets positive media coverage through impactful feature stories, opinion columns and press announcements.

Qualification, Experience and Key Attributes:
• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, preferably in development projects or education;
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and community moblization plans;
• Strong writing, verbal and inter-personal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines,
• Highly literate in latest tools of ICTs, with proven social media campaigns design and management skills with ability to adapt to emerging technologies;
• Hands-on experience of working in communications design is preferred, but not necessary. Knowledge and ability to manage printing vendors, videography and documentary production;
• Content writing experience for all media platforms,
• Strategic and creative mindset to develop targeted communications strategies.

REPORTING LINE:
The communication specialist will be reporting to the Project Coordinator
Duration
The assignment is expected to last for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Expressions of interest must be delivered in hard copy to the address on or before 22 November 2024 17:00 hours to the address below.
• The Permanent Secretary- Administration
• Ministry of Education
• 89 Corner of Chimanga & Mogadishu Roads
• P.O. Box 50093,
• LUSAKA-ZAMBIA

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