Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Common Wellbeing:
• Common Wellbeing is a local Zambian NGO dedicated to empowering women to end the cycle of poverty by providing access to sustainable livelihoods. Through financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, agricultural skills, and leadership development, the organization aims to improve economic independence, increase income, enhance productivity, and foster women-led ventures. We emphasize partnership, working closely with communities, government, private sector, and fellow NGOs to empower women and their communities to rise from poverty to wellbeing.

Position Overview:
• We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and creative Communications Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference and skilled in crafting and executing comprehensive communications strategies. This role requires an individual who can effectively convey our mission and activities to various stakeholders, ensuring our message of empowerment and community-driven change is heard far and wide.

Key Responsibilities:
Communications (50%)
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our mission and is relevant to both local and international stakeholders.
• Create engaging and compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, stories, press releases, and social media platforms, maintaining a consistent, engaging online presence and documenting our work.
• Establish and nurture relationships with media outlets; coordinate coverage of our initiatives.
• Produce compelling success stories and case studies demonstrating the impact of our programs.
• Monitor and engage with social media inquiries and comments to maintain a positive online reputation.
• Analyze communication metrics to assess effectiveness; ensure messaging consistency across channels.
• Manage and update the website to reflect current programs and events; manage online events and webinars.
• Oversee the production of branded materials to support outreach efforts.
Marketing (15%)
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for programs, events, and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with partners and sponsors for co-promotion; conduct market research to expand reach.
Creative (10%)
• Capture high-quality photos and create videos to document and highlight our work.
• Design graphics for communication materials, ensuring they are engaging and informative.
• Contribute in the creation of fundraising materials
Admin (25%)
• Assist in managing daily office operations, including administrative tasks and the coordination of events and meetings.
• Handle stakeholder communication through emails and phone calls while maintaining and updating records, databases, and filing systems.
• Provide logistical support for projects and travel arrangements, including the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Facilitate the procurement and collection of office supplies, and manage inventory systems.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in communications, marketing, preferably with an NGO
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Passion for community development and women’s empowerment.
• Proficiency in digital photography, video production, and graphic design is a plus.
• Administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent technology skills with proficiency in various software, internet tools, and digital platform.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• To apply for this position, please complete the online application here:  
• Application Deadline:
• The application deadline for this position is 23 Feb 2024

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