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Communications Specialist

Brilliance Executive Management Consultants | Lusaka

Brilliance Executive Management Consultants

Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for implementation of a organization’s communication strategy, both internally and externally. Take the lead in the generation of content from technical work, reports and projects to enhance the visibility of the organizations work to the Zambian public and beyond. Ensure coherence with the organizations corporate communication policy for all communication and information outputs and ensure that the donor and organization’s brands are well represented. Oversee the production of a wide range of content types, from company newsletters to public relations articles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic counsel to the businesses by providing political and policy intelligence and analysis of relevant emerging policy and political developments, together with clear recommendations to senior colleagues.
Develop and implement an approved media strategy for the organization.
Coordinate cross-functional campaigns and communications projects with relevant departments in the business
Support the development of sound country level strategies and plans which efficiently profile the importance of the organsation’s program, HIV transformation and influencing priorities.
Coordinate, produce and disseminate communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, project briefs, policy briefs, posters, and other visibility products in close coordination with focal points in the respective departments and in observance of corporate and USAID branding guidelines
Work with the senior team on creating and implementing a communications strategy for the business
Coordinate with Programme teams while organizing high-level and high-visibility events; Coordinate and manage media engagement for high profile events. Ensure the organizations brand visibility during events.
Work with public relations and marketing team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities
Manage media inquiries and coordinate press conferences, interviews, and events
Work closely with the marketing team to develop marketing strategies
Manage communications consultants, photographers, videographers and printers to ensure the creation of appropriate messaging, content, as well as high quality production of all communications materials.
Develop a media database and partnerships with media organizations and journalists; interact and pitch stories of interest;
Organize media field visits and sensitization of reporters and editors.
Coordinate and collaborate with programme teams on media engagement during events and missions and collect visual and audio footage for archiving.

Required Competences and Skills

Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Attention to detail
Excellent Public Speaking Skills
Excellent Engagement Skills
Analytical skills to identify a range of solutions/options for any given issue
High integrity and Result oriented
Creative mindset and a drive to innovate

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Health promotion, Social behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and any other related field
Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, health promotion, strategic communication planning for social change, participatory communication, and research will be a plus
Must have a 5 years’ experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations
Experience of 2-4 years in Corporate Communications /Public Relations in the NGO world will be a plus
Proven experience in health promotion/SBCC or Development communication experience is an added advantage
Must be experienced in leading teams
Great coordination and communication
Good understanding of the Zambian political and policy environment and the ability to interpret the impact of policies on the business
Experience with running projects and Managing risk by identification and assessments including mitigation.
Solving problems with speed
Must have experience with negotiations and managing stakeholders
Must have experience in training and mentorship
Must be a member of a relevant professional body (ZIM or ZIPRC)

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: [email protected] & Cc [email protected]

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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