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PENSIONS AND INSURANCE AUTHORITY
JOB ADVERTISEMENT – PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (TEMPORARY POSITION)

The Pensions and Insurance Authority is the regulator and supervisor for the pensions and insurance industries in Zambia as provided for in the Pension Scheme Regulations Act No. 28 of 1996 (as amended) and the Insurance Act No. 38 of 2021. The Authority supervises and regulates entities operating in the pensions and insurance industries that include insurance companies, reinsurance companies, insurance intermediaries, pension schemes, pension fund managers and pension fund administrators.
The Authority is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Public Relations Officer on relief basis (two months). In this role, you will work towards our mission of effectively regulating and supervising, and promoting the development of the pensions and insurance industries in order to protect the interests of pension scheme members and insurance policyholders.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include the following:
1. Proactively promote understanding of key PIA operations to stakeholders using the best communication channel to disseminate the information
2. Implement, in a timely manner, strategic initiatives in the PIA Strategic Plan that require communication strategies
3. Catalogue newspaper articles published in the press and monitor reports on radio and television that affect PIA and the industry
4. Attend to press queries, organise media briefings and media workshops
5. Coordinate radio and television productions of programmes, contributing to development of scripts, ideas and presentations aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge of PIA and the Industry
6. Develop content for the newsletter and other publications
7. Work with other departments in conducting awareness campaigns

8. Organise and attend internal and external events hosted or supported by the Authority to provide in-house media coverage for dissemination
9. Draft speeches and presentations
10. Develop, post and monitor social media content on the Authority’s social media platforms
11. Monitor social media sites and forums to assess attitudes and understanding about PIA and the Industry.
12. Maintain and update PIA’s website in collaboration with the information and Communications Technology Unit, ensuring that stakeholders access updated information
13. Ensure that the PIA’s corporate documents and promotional materials are fully compliant with the Corporate Branding Guidelines

Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations or any related social science
Grade 12 Certificate with a credit or better in English
Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications and public relations
Experience in consumer education or financial literacy programmes is an added advantage

How to apply
If you meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply for the position of Public Relations Officer. Please submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of certificates by 14th May 2024 to the address below.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Pension and Insurance Authority
Stand No. 4618, Lubwa Road, Rhodespark
P/Bag 30x, Ridgeway
LUSAKA