Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
Through the Amplifying Citizens’ Voices for Effective Participation in Local Governance Grant under the Local Impact Governance Project, the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) requires the services of an experienced Service Provider to serve as a Communications Specialist to develop a Citizens Guide.

3. Tasks and responsibilities
The detailed roles and responsibilities of the consultant will be to:
• Develop compelling, engaging and creative communications and engagement with Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on citizen participation in local government such as posters, flyers etc.
• Undertake research on effectiveness of institutional arrangements in local government that enable community participation
• Support the development and strengthening of tools/guides for public participation and citizen engagement in local government.
• Support the development and strengthening of local authorities’ social media presence, increasing engagement and reach across channels and audiences in line with public participation in local government.
• Work to elevate local authorities’ identity and role within the community.
• Provide communications and engagement support for the Grant
• Deliver additional tasks, duties or responsibilities as required from time to time.
4. Key Deliverables
The consultant will be required to provide the following outputs during the execution of the assignment
1. Research report on formal and informal citizen engagement mechanisms in planning, budgeting and local decision making
2. IEC Materials (posters, flyers, brochures etc.) citizen participation in local government, local authority own source revenue such as tax and non – tax revenue obligations, decentralization and other topical issues in local government
5. Implementation timeframe
The consultancy shall be undertaken over a period of six (6) months non-renewable to start running from the date of signing the consultancy agreement.

Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mass communication or any other relevant field
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of public relations, communications or related
Extensive knowledge of the communications process and planning
Proficient in the use of MS Office, social media software, and other digital media platforms
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local government, civic engagement and decentralization is an added advantage
Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
Practical experience working in social media
Proven content writing and social media experience
Coordinates with others to obtain information, writes, edits, designs
Prepares and supervises the production of brochures, events materials, photographs, newsletters, website etc.
Excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading skills with superior attention to detail.
Experience in copywriting and editing

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) Independence Avenue, Civic Centre, 4th Floor, New Wing, P.O Box 33718 Lusaka, Zambia and submitted electronically to info@lgazambia.org.zm  with the subject line “COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST” no later than Friday 30th September 2022.

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