Communications and Knowledge Sharing Officer – International Development Enterprises

 

Location – Lusaka

The Communication and Knowledge sharing Officer will report to and work under the administrative supervision of the HTTG Project Manager.

Responsibilities –

1. Develop and manage integrated external communications with targeted audiences across all iDE Zambia projects.
2. Grow awareness of iDE Zambia through planned communications and marketing activities.
3. Provide support and coaching to iDE Zambia staff on collecting, documenting and sharing information about our methods and achievements.
4. Develop a strategic communications plan to collaboratively produce key publications – in electronic and printed mediums.
5. Manage vendors to produce high quality projects including photography, videography, and knowledge management documents.
6. Disseminate news worthy information (activities and results) with targeted audiences.
7. Develop media relations for purposes of enhancing the visibility / positive awareness of iDE Zambia among different stakeholders including donors, government and targeted beneficiaries.
8. Maintain our file organization system for the storage and retrieval of final publicity materials and working documents.
9. Ensure adherence of iDE Zambia communications to iDE Global communications and branding standards and practices.
10. Liaise with HQ Comms department, and collaborate with HQ Comms on Zambia-specific and global marketing projects.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a university degree or professional equivalent in public relations, marketing, or      journalism with skills in managing marketing and administrative projects, with a good understanding of project management.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• At least 5 years of experience in communications or public relations in the development sector
• Experience in production of effective PR material and management of PR events
• People management skills: coaching and mentoring skills, team goal structuring, and performance management skills
• Excellent reporting, presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines as well as collaboratively with a team
• Ability to use a camera to take photos and video in the field
• Clear, concise, compelling writing
• Fluent in English
• Software Proficiency
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic understanding of Google Apps (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sites, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Calendar)
• Basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign