WVZ Communications Officer Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. WVZ Zambia programme looking for “Communications Officer”. Applicants with a Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism may apply on or before 28th May 2021.
World Vision began working in Zambia in 1981 with three small community developments projects in Mkushi district, north of Lusaka. World Vision Zambia has now 40 large scale Area Development Programmes (ADPs) spread across nine provinces of the country. Improving the well-being and the futures of children continue to be the focus of everything we do.
WVZ Communications Officer Jobs 2021
The WVZ has published a job vacancy announcement on 04th May. 2021 for qualified Zambiaese to fill in the vacant post of Communications Officer to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | World Vision Zambia (WVZ) |
| Position | Communications Officer |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism |
| Experience Required | Minimum three years |
| Application Deadline | 28th May 2021 @05:00 PM |
WVZ Job Vacancy 2021
Purpose of the Position :
- To produce high-quality communications resources efficiently and effectively for World Vision, promote the public image and ministry of WVZ, and increase awareness of its operations within Zambia and internationally
Donor and Public Engagement:
- Produce and provide high-quality information resources and materials (web-based, print, video, and photos) for effective donor and public engagement in a timely manner.
- Manage the planning, production and dissemination of issue based materials (web-based, print, video and photos) for informing, educating and engaging existing/potential donors.
- Ensure strong writing and storytelling skills are strongly supported with well-composed and visually strong digital photographs and/or video.
Advocacy:
- Utilize diverse communications channels and messages to advocate publicly on agreed-upon issues in the fundamental interests of exploited, vulnerable and emergency-affected populations.
- Utilize resources collated by Advocacy to develop communications messages and materials such as brochures, posters, and leaflets, videos and documentaries.
Internal Communications:
- Ensure that internal information is consistently and appropriately managed and communicated so that WV Zambia’s work is understood, trusted and influential – in-country and internationally.
- Manage and communicate internal and strategic information consistently and appropriately to create shared understanding and support for World Vision’s work.
- Traditional Media Relations and Digital Media
- Work closely with communications & advocacy team members for optimal coordination and digital & print production of communications resources.
- Assist in maintaining the media crisis management plan and protect World Vision’s reputation from actual or potential media crisis.
- Promote and protect the public image and ministry of World Vision by strengthening existing relationships and building new strategic relationships with key national and international media
Emergency Communications:
- Meet Partnership information and fundraising resource needs during both slow and rapid-onset humanitarian crises commensurate with international media attention and donor/public engagement opportunities
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism/
- 3 years of experience in Communications and/or Public Relations field/creative graphic design
- Must possess high level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
- Ability to understand brief/feedbacks and willing to receive comments for his/her designs
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language (written and verbal)
- Possess high level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills necessary to build internal and external relations
- Strong understanding of communications requirements of the WV partnership
Other Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WVZ Communications Officer Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Interested Candidates May Apply Online through using this Link.
The closing date: 28th May 2021 at 5 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Apply Online | Link |
| Official Website | www.wvi.org/zambia |
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