Manager Corporate Affairs at Zambia Environmental Management Agency

Job Description

ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY (ZEMA)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) Number 12 of 2011 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources, protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution.

The EMA further mandates the Agency to conduct environmental education and promote public participation in environmental management. In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian candidates for the position of Manager – Corporate Affairs.

1.1 JOB PURPOSE

1.2 MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

To manage corporate affairs of the Agency through the Communication Strategy, projects and campaigns aimed at enhancing the Agency’s corporate image, public awareness, support for environmental protection and management issues in the country.

a. Main Duties and Accountabilities

The main duties of the Manager Corporate Affairs include;

i. Efficient and effective management of the Corporate Affairs Department.

ii. Ensure the implementation of the communication policies and programs to enhance visibility of the Agency.
iii. Timely dissemination of environmental and corporate information.
iv. Timely management and processing of press releases, media queries.
v. Contribute towards the development of work plans for the Department.

vi. Represent the Department at management meetings.
vii. Ensure the preparation of departmental monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
viii. Preparation and effective execution of departmental work plans and budgets.
ix. Manage the Performance Management System for the Departmental staff.

x. Coordinate the production and dissemination of State of the Environment reports and other publications.
xi. Management of the Agency’s Social media platforms.
xii. Coordinate the Agency’s team building exercises and other corporate events.

b. Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
Degree in Public Relations or related field.
A Master’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in Public Relations, Mass Communication/Journalism or related field will be an added advantage.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Five (5) years’ work experience in a reputable organization, of which five (3) years must have been at Senior Management level
Member of the Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA).
Experience in community/stakeholder engagement will also be added advantage.
Experience in environmental communication or related field will be an added advantage.

d. Required attributes and Competencies

High Integrity, Visionary and goals driven;
Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental laws and regulations including international conventions
Ability to supervise the corporate affairs team;
Intellectual ability to monitor media;
Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills;
Proven problem-solving skills and exceptional customer relations when dealing with both internal and external publics;
Computer literacy; and
Pragmatic, efficient and highly organized personality.
Exceptional Oral and written skills
Confidentiality and diplomacy

e. Tenure of employment & Remuneration

Three (3) year contract term, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Interested candidates may send their physical application letters, copies of relevant academic certificates and Curriculum Vitae indicating contact telephone numbers and contact details of traceable referees to the address below:

The Director General

Zambia Environmental Management Agency

P.O. Box 35131,

LUSAKA.

Electronic submissions can be made through: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is 9th April, 2024

All applications must be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS”.

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY.