SoCha LLC Communications Specialist Jobs in Zambia
Scope of Work
Developing and managing communications plans and strategies to achieve specific goals, such as increasing awareness of USAID impact in Zambia, promoting key USAID activity achievements in Zambia, and promoting USAID and partner-generated data and evidence.
Developing compelling communications and knowledge products in close coordination with the USAID/Zambia Mission that present USAID/Zambia’s development impact by extracting strategic insights from reports and datasets.
Developing, in close coordination with the USAID/Zambia Mission, Mission-wide USAID specific communications material and content such as activity, provincial, and thematic fact sheets in addition to success stories and Learning Lab blog posts.
Producing key external communications products (activity fact sheets, success stories, newsletters, etc.).
Managing and curating engaging social media content across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to achieve awareness, audience growth, and community engagement.
Engaging IPs at the direction of USAID/Zambia to collect, curate, and share their photographs, videos, social media content, maps, success stories, and other content.
Supporting the Mission’s development outreach and communications office to create summary videos that reinforce the Mission’s priority messages.
Managing video, audio, web design and photography subcontracts.
Overseeing two staff responsible for geographic information system (GIS) mapping and information management.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field; OR proven experience in a similar role demonstrating the skills below.
At least five (5) years of work experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or international development with at least two (2) or more years of experience with external communications.
Previous hands-on experience producing communications content for senior decision makers.
Previous experience in drafting and creating communications strategies.
Proven ability to manage professional social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram), including creating engaging content, scheduling posts, and monitoring post achievements sentiment.
Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
Experience using graphics, design, and layout software like In Design.
Experience storyboarding videos and overseeing their production.
Experience with public relations and writing press releases preferred.
Knowledge of USAID or US Department of State highly desirable.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
How to Apply
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