Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Eden University is a privately owned university under the Higher Educations Act No. 4 of 2013 and providing learning in various diploma and degree programmes covering six (6) different schools. The University is currently the second (2nd) largest and private university with 12,300 students contributing towards growing an educated society.

It has a main campus, Great East Road Campus and 2 satellite sites in Chipata and Mansa.
The University is accredited to various professional bodies in the health sectors including the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ); and, the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA).

The University now seeks the services of a highly motivated individual to join the Corporate Affairs Department. Applications are invited for the position of Digital Communications Officer.

Job Identification:
Job Title: Digital Communications Officer
Reports to: Communications, Community and International Relations Specialist

The primary purpose of the position: The Digital Communications Officer is responsible for disseminating and circulating up to date content and information that consistently enhances a positive brand image of the University.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Design and maintain an interactive website utilizing latest available technology platforms, including management and regular updates of website
2. Develop and implement institutional communication policies and procedures in institutional digital platforms
3. Establishment and daily management of corporate social media accounts, including production of compelling written and visual content for Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok as they arise.
4. Participate in disaster recovery plans in the assigned roles.
5. Daily monitoring of all social media channels for any risks or opportunities.
6. Develop messaging, presentations, talking points, FAQs, and other communications
7. Assign and review work of content producers and coordinators
8. Create and produce newsletters for the organization
9. Develop and maintain working relationships with various media outlets
10. Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including material for the website, press releases, and other types of content that disseminate messaging to the public and internal stakeholders.
11. Compile and analyse metrics reports; propose follow-up recommendations to improve content and performance.
12. Produce status reports and keep track of performance dashboard to ensure deadlines are met

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, communications or other related field such as journalism, public affairs, public relations, marketing, or in international relations, development studies.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Proficiency in design and publishing software
• Experience in managing various stakeholder groups
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills and agile approach to assignments
• Attention to detail and strong editing skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs, academic and professional qualifications no later than 28th June 2024 to:
The Registrar,
Eden University
P.O. Box 37727,
Barlastone Park
LUSAKA
Or
E-mail: barbara@edenuniversity.education 
Cc: recruitment@edenuniversity.education 


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