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Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Undikumbukire Project Zambia

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  • Company: Undikumbukire Project Zambia
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Undikumbukire Project Zambia (UP) is a Zambian human rights organization focused on juveniles in conflict with the law. We help imprisoned juveniles obtain legal representation and social support, and we advocate for a more restorative justice system.

UP Zambia is seeking a Communications Officer to provide communications support to UP Zambia’s ongoing projects and further UP Zambia’s mission. This is a full-time position for a period of 10 months.

Location: Lusaka District with occasional travel

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Create and implement communication/visibility plans for UP Zambia projects
  • Assist with planning project events such as workshops and sensitization events
  • Manage UP Zambia communication channels including the organizational website, social media accounts, newsletters, and annual reports
  • Oversee the design of communications materials such as brochures, posters, and videos
  • Organize radio programs, podcasts, and other media opportunities
  • Assist with writing project reports
  • Assist with writing project proposals
  • Manage compliance with visibility requirements for project communications
  • Ensure all communication content aligns with our organization’s identity and message
  • Work closely with team leaders and Executive Director to develop and strengthen employee engagement activities
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, manage media inquiries, and prepare press packs, press releases, and other media inquiries.

Line Management: Executive Director

Other Key Relationships

  • Project Manager
  • Social Services Coordinator
  • Legal Team Leaders
  • Monitoring & Evaluations Officer
  • Partner Organizations and Institutions

Skills and Experience:

  • Degree in Public Relations or Mass Communications
  • Experience: 2 years preferred
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, MS Office (including PowerPoint), Canva, website managers such as Squarespace
  • Excellent verbal communication skills in English and local languages
  • Excellent written communication in English
  • Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects
  • Excellent teamwork and people skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work in tight timelines
  • Knowledge of human rights and child rights an advantage
  • Preparedness to work outside normal working hours when required
  • The ability to work in, and adapt to, challenging environment
  • Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively

 

Method of Application

Send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]

with the subject line “Communications Officer” by 4th August 2020.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted