Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Job Description
Support the maintenance and upholding documentation, branding and profiling of ActionAid Zambia including the Global Platform and ensure compliance among staff and partners
Support the documentation, branding, visibility and profiling of the program activities to ensure compliance among all partners
Support the function of managing the corporate branding, visibility, production and distribution of in-house newsletters and other publications to raise public awareness on AAZ work
Ensure there is planning, implementation and delivery of quality campaigns and advocacy initiatives from programmatic areas
Working as a team member to deliver, monitor and report on public campaigning and communications projects within ActionAid Zambia’s campaign signature and brand guidelines that support the campaign strategy working with partners at local, national and global level • Working as a team member, ensure timely editing and circulation of the press statement releases and coordinate public exhibitions
Support the process of providing proactive public relations and enhancing the corporate image of AAZ
Support organizing and coordinating corporate and public relations events, press releases, media liaisons, conferences, and press briefs on the AAZ’s global platform programmes and activities
Support the process of developing and publishing of documentaries including success stories, annual reports, press releases, articles, policy papers and news briefs in collaboration with Programmes and fundraising teams
Support internal teams in the development of key messaging for resource mobilization and Programmes activities
Provide communication updates in Programme and Youth Team Meetings
Provide communication updates for the AAZ and Global Platform Newsletter
Prepare communication for external funders including young people and possible funders
Ensure the production of high-quality, engaging, and original content, including videos, infographics, press releases, news items, and reports, using various computer, video editing, and photo editing software
Source external content contributions, particularly blog posts
Support the process of messaging, graphic design and printing of all collateral (e.g. Posters, web banners, post cards, flyers, ads) in a timely manner
Support staff and partners with digital designs and templates
Coordinate the development of accessible digital content, such as videos and infographics
Coordinate blogs, post relevant news, and publish AAZ and Global Platform periodic bulletins
Support the process of developing and implementation of communication strategy, policies and Procedures to provide information, education and develop and advise on the strategic use of social media, tailoring content to different audiences and channels
Provide periodic tracking reports to staff on relevant social media analytical stats
Attending and actively participating in all team meetings
Developing annual communications objectives and workplan
Supporting other team members
Have at least Three (3) years’ experience in developing and implementing Corporate Communications programmes of which at least One (1) year must have been as Communication Officer in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations
Proactive in collecting information and developing stories of change
Have good organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Have excellent relationship management, negotiation and influencing skill

• Candidate Specification
Experience: 3 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Media studies, Marketing, Journalism or their equivalent from a recognized University or Postgraduate diploma in Journalism for candidates with a non-journalism degree
Software: Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, desktop publishing graphical designing through adobe Photoshop Suite, Dreamweaver, freehand, illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress
Equipment: Ability to use graphical design tools
Knowledge Of: Demonstrable experience in advocacy and campaigns on women rights; governance, resilient livelihoods and other themes of AAZ’s work
Skills To: Excellent communication skills. Ability to package information in a way that builds credibility and influence
Ability To: Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Other Requirements: Excellent communication skills. Ability to package information in a way that builds credibility and influence
• Organisation
Industry: NGO
Culture: Established
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 28 and 55
• Terms and Conditions
Employment: Contract
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

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