Undikumbukire Project Zambia Communications Officer Jobs

Job Details:

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 enquiries.

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 Power Point), 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

How to Apply

Send a covering letter and CV to

info@upzambia.org

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

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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