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2025-04-02T03:41:12+00:00
COMESA
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Communications & Electronics
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8
  • Grade: P3
  • Division: Office of the Secretary General
  • Duty Station: Lusaka
  • Reports to: Secretary General
  • Salary Range: COM$55,861.08 - COM$68,658.91 per annum

Job Purpose:

To implement COMESA’s communications strategy, manage publications, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to influence the regional integration agenda, promote public and media outreach, and mobilize political and financial support.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Design and oversee the implementation of COMESA’s communications, advocacy, and outreach strategies.
  • Ensure communication about COMESA’s contributions to regional integration is relatable and visible through evidence-based stories.
  • Foster outreach partnerships with creatives and social influencers to enhance visibility.
  • Support the production of results-based communication products.
  • Leverage innovative tools, including digital and social media platforms, to enhance understanding of COMESA’s work.
  • Develop and implement COMESA’s publications strategy, including content management and production.
  • Supervise the design and maintenance of COMESA’s media platforms (website, intranet, social media).
  • Lead the development of the Communications Unit’s annual work plans and oversee the implementation of the communication strategy.
  • Manage media engagement, provide technical advice on public relations, and ensure coverage of COMESA’s work.
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder contacts for events like press conferences, interviews, and launches.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks, organize staff training on communications, and represent COMESA in various engagements.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or related fields.
  • A postgraduate qualification in the above fields is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development, focusing on strategic communications, advocacy, campaigns, branding, and public relations.
  • Experience with regional international development organizations is an advantage.

Specialized Knowledge:

  • Expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies and advocacy campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, After Effects).
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills.
Design and oversee the implementation of COMESA’s communications, advocacy, and outreach strategies. Ensure communication about COMESA’s contributions to regional integration is relatable and visible through evidence-based stories. Foster outreach partnerships with creatives and social influencers to enhance visibility. Support the production of results-based communication products. Leverage innovative tools, including digital and social media platforms, to enhance understanding of COMESA’s work. Develop and implement COMESA’s publications strategy, including content management and production. Supervise the design and maintenance of COMESA’s media platforms (website, intranet, social media). Lead the development of the Communications Unit’s annual work plans and oversee the implementation of the communication strategy. Manage media engagement, provide technical advice on public relations, and ensure coverage of COMESA’s work. Develop and maintain stakeholder contacts for events like press conferences, interviews, and launches. Contribute to knowledge networks, organize staff training on communications, and represent COMESA in various engagements.
Expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies and advocacy campaigns. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, After Effects). Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong time management and multitasking skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or related fields. A postgraduate qualification in the above fields is an added advantage. Professional Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development, focusing on strategic communications, advocacy, campaigns, branding, and public relations. Experience with regional international development organizations is an advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of Public Relations and Communications

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Communications & Electronics]

Jobs at:
COMESA

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 14 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

  • Grade: P3
  • Division: Office of the Secretary General
  • Duty Station: Lusaka
  • Reports to: Secretary General
  • Salary Range: COM$55,861.08 - COM$68,658.91 per annum

Job Purpose:

To implement COMESA’s communications strategy, manage publications, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to influence the regional integration agenda, promote public and media outreach, and mobilize political and financial support.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Design and oversee the implementation of COMESA’s communications, advocacy, and outreach strategies.
  • Ensure communication about COMESA’s contributions to regional integration is relatable and visible through evidence-based stories.
  • Foster outreach partnerships with creatives and social influencers to enhance visibility.
  • Support the production of results-based communication products.
  • Leverage innovative tools, including digital and social media platforms, to enhance understanding of COMESA’s work.
  • Develop and implement COMESA’s publications strategy, including content management and production.
  • Supervise the design and maintenance of COMESA’s media platforms (website, intranet, social media).
  • Lead the development of the Communications Unit’s annual work plans and oversee the implementation of the communication strategy.
  • Manage media engagement, provide technical advice on public relations, and ensure coverage of COMESA’s work.
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder contacts for events like press conferences, interviews, and launches.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks, organize staff training on communications, and represent COMESA in various engagements.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or related fields.
  • A postgraduate qualification in the above fields is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development, focusing on strategic communications, advocacy, campaigns, branding, and public relations.
  • Experience with regional international development organizations is an advantage.

Specialized Knowledge:

  • Expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies and advocacy campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, After Effects).
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

  • Applications must be submitted to the COMESA Coordinating Ministry of the respective Member State using the prescribed COMESA Application Form, available at: http://www.comesa.int/ (Opportunities, COMESA Job Application Format).
  • Applications submitted directly to the COMESA Secretariat will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadlines:

  • Applications must reach the Coordinating Ministry by 14th April 2025.
  • Shortlisted candidates’ applications must reach the COMESA Secretariat by 30th April 2025, 18:00 hours Lusaka time.

Submission Address:

The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
COMESA Centre, Ben Bella Road,
P.O Box 30051, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: Prof.Recruitment@comesa.int

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, April 14 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 02-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-04-2066
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