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Recruitment At The Bankers Association of Zambia – 2/26/2016

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The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) is a membership based organisation for all licensed and registered Commercial Banks in Zambia Currently the Association represents the interests of 19 Commercial Banks and is the voice of the banking sector, mandated to address industry issues through lobbying, policy influence, guiding transformation in the sector, acting as a catalyst for constructive and sustainable change in the sector, research and development and engaging with key stakeholders.
The Association s now looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position of PUBLIC
RELATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
Reporting to the BAZ Chief Executive Officer,
The Public Relations and Administrative Officer will be required to communicate key messages to Managing Directors of Commercial Banks and other key stakeholders, to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the Association and to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer so as to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Secretariats operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job holder will be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Public relations role:
  • Planning, developing and implementing public relations strategies
  • Liaising with key staff from member banks and answering queries from media, individuals and other organisation often through telephone and email.
  • Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media in consultation with Commercial Banks.
  • Collating and analysing daily media coverage
  • Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
  • Organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours.
  • Maintaining and updating information on the BAZ website and social media sites. Administrative role:
  • Accurate diary and office management.
  • Taking minutes at BAZ internal and external meetings
  • Provide support to the Chief Executive Officer by preparing correspondence and presentation slides/brochures.
  • Proper filling of correspondence to ensure speed retrieval.
  • Management of the office generally to ensure an efficient and clean environment.
Qualification, experience and personal competencies:
  • Full grade 12 certificate
  • Diploma or Degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations. A Second degree in a business related field such as Business Administration, Banking and Financial Services will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent PC based skills on all office packages i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • A minimum of 3 years previous experience as a public relations officer and Administrative officer in a busy organisation.
  • Experience in a Commercial Banking environment with basic knowledge of the functional business units will be an added advantage.
  • Public relations skills, general office management and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
If you think you meet the above requirements, please submit your application letter accompanied by your current detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with three traceable references and day time contact numbers and copies of relevant certificates to the undersigned not later than MONDAY 29 FEBRUARY, 2016.
The Chief Executive Officer
Bankers Association of Zambia
2nd Floor Mukuba Pension House,
Dedani Kimathi Road
P.O. Box 34180,
Lusaka, Zambia
(Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)