• Company: Restless Development
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Sales/Marketing Jobs in Zambia

We are living in a time of Peak Youth. Never before and never again will there be such a large generation of young people ready and able to deliver change in their communities. These young people will provide not just the leaders of tomorrow but the energy to bring change today.

Restless Development has recently launched an ambitious new Global Strategy. Responding to the Priorities of young people with a Model for transformative change, our strategy will pioneer both a new type of decentralized Agency locally driven, globally connected and responding to young people and a Youth Collective allowing thousands of local groups & organizations and millions of young people to lead change

Cutting-edge, values-led and dynamic in our culture, we work out of ten global hubs to offer expertise, support and innovation for youth and partners around the globe.

We are Restless. We are unleashing the power of youth to change our world.

We are currently looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to be part of the Programme Quality team within Restless Development’s Zambia.

Restless Development Zambia has since 2003, been equipping youth to voice their priorities; facilitating their access to decision-makers for accountability; and supporting platforms for youth to demonstrate that they are effective change agents. We strengthen government, institutions and civil society partners’ capacity to engage with youth. Our evidence-based policy engagement is unique in its approach, cutting across government, the private sector and the NGO sector and this has set us apart as an innovative partner in development.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will be based at the Kabwe Office and will determine communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization. S/he will give training and advice through remote support to colleagues in Restless Development to increase their capacity for design and digital marketing. S/he will also provide oversight to all Restless Development National Public events. The marketing and communications coordinator will also plan content and write copy for organizational publications. Additionally, they will also be expected to execute campaigns (Drive corporate strategy and message development, pitch and announcement of strategies, awareness raising, and Young leader signups) and regular update the website and social media platforms this will also include monitoring of our online presence ensuring quality and frequency of communications. The Marketing and Communications coordinator will have excellent writing skills and proven design skills for a variety of print and online media (including experience in Adobe in Design and Photoshop and excellent understanding of digital communications (a flair for social media).

 

How to Apply

If you feel this role is for you, then please download the job description below and send a completed application form to [email protected] by 11th March, 2018. Please note, we do not accept CVs, resumes or cover letters.