Communications Officer – Copper Rose Zambia

Kitwe
2 weeks ago
Contract Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

About US
Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is a youth-focused non-governmental organisation dedicated to empowering young people in Zambia. Established in 2015, CRZ promotes transformative change through initiatives in health and wellbeing, gender equity, and youth development and leadership to create an environment where young individuals can thrive.

Job Summary
The Communications Officer (CO) will lead efforts to enhance CRZ’s visibility, manage communication activities, and implement a comprehensive communications strategy. This role requires a candidate who can improve the organisation’s visibility, engage stakeholders, and support the achievement of program objectives. We are looking for a dynamic individual passionate about storytelling, media engagement, and digital communication, whose values align with CRZ’s mission to build a conducive environment for young people to thrive in all aspects of their lives. The role will focus 70% on USAID-funded projects and 30% on organisation-wide communication needs, ensuring alignment with CRZ’s goals while maintaining its reputation as a leader in youth empowerment, leadership, health and well-being, and organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

  • Support the development and implementation of CRZ’s comprehensive communication strategy in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate messaging to ensure consistent branding and alignment with CRZ’s mission and project objectives.
  • Maintain a content calendar to ensure timely and strategic communication.

Media Relations

  • Build and nurture relationships with local, national, and international media outlets to amplify CRZ’s impact.
  • Develop and execute media outreach strategies, including press releases, media advisories, and pitch letters.
  • Monitor media coverage and respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.

Digital Communications

  • Manage and grow CRZ’s digital presence across social media platforms.
  • Produce high-quality content to showcase program achievements and organisational milestones, including press releases, newsletters, articles, videos, infographics, blog posts, and social media updates.
  • Update the organisation’s website and social media platforms to disseminate timely and relevant information.
  • Utilise digital analytics tools to track performance and inform content strategy.

Brand Management

  • Strengthen CRZ’s brand identity by ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and consistent messaging across all channels.
  • Create design mock-ups and collaborate with designers to produce high-quality visual materials for internal and external audiences.

Project Communications

  • Work closely with program teams to document and share success stories from partner-funded projects.
  • Create tailored communication materials for donor reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Event Support

  • Plan and execute communication strategies for CRZ’s events, including media coverage, promotional materials, and live social media updates.
  • Support project-specific events with targeted communication initiatives.
  • Develop event materials, including invitations, presentations, and promotional materials.
  • Manage logistics and oversee event execution.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Track and evaluate the impact of communication efforts using key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Prepare regular reports on key performance indicators for communication efforts, highlighting the progress of the support towards projects and overall organisational impact.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a communications role within NGOs or similar sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies.
  • Proficient in digital marketing and content creation tools. Experience with design software and platforms like Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom) and Canva is highly desirable.
  • Experience in USAID project communications or working with donor-funded programs is also highly desirable.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an accessible and engaging way.
  • Strong organizational skills, allowing management of multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Familiarity with communications trends in the development sector.

Attributes

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Commitment to the organisation’s mission and values, with a passion for making a positive impact in the community.

Application Process

For all interested candidates, please apply with this Link

The deadline for Applications is 13th December 2024.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia Provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

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