Ongoing Recruitment at Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Zambia: Deputy Political, Press and Public Affairs

Main purpose of job:Work closely with Head – Political, Press & Public Affairs and Joint Governance team in delivering the British High Commission’s country business plan, with particular responsibility for: Digital diplomacy, news monitoring, public enquiries.

Assist and cover for IT Support Officer (ITSO)

Roles and responsibilities:

Digital Diplomacy including website management and development: 30%

To drive the High Commission’s digital communications work and carry out digital diplomacy for all sections operating in the High Commission, incorporating all aspects of the UK’s role in Zambia.

• Responsibility for ensuring website and social media content is innovative, engaging, accurate and relevant to our audience.
• Working alongside High Commission Project Officers, ensure all activity includes opportunities to promote and engage with users.
• Identify opportunities to amplify High Commission/UK Government messages, including identifying new ways to engage with audience members.

Political analysis: 20%

• Assist Head of section to carry out political analysis on a range of political topics identified as priorities for BHC.

Media monitoring 15%

• Produce daily round-ups of press articles of relevance to BHC/DFID/FCO. Follow up on articles of particular interest.
• Maintain up-to-date contacts list of key press/media, CSO and political contacts.

Events management, sponsored visits and handling of general correspondence from the public: 20%

• Provide PPA assistance as required for BHC events including the QBP, sponsored visits, as well as any inward official visits

Project Management including public diplomacy associated with projects: 5%

• Strategy design alongside B3(L)
• Implementation of projects
• Monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Financial reporting

Maintain and support IT equipment/infrastructure and telephony for all staff (training will be provided) 10%

• Act as the assistant focal point of contact for all ICT issues and interface with UK and other stakeholders
• Ensure the security of the systems against potential breaches of security

• Qualification in PR/Communication/IT
• Video and/or photo editing skills. Conversant with Adobe Premier. iMovie (Apple products), working knowledge of MS applications including outlook and One Note
• Graphic Designing

Conversant with both Microsoft and Apple products

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