The purpose of Communications and Youth Engagement Coordinator is to manage and facilitate the implementation of a communication strategy and plans of action aiming at project beneficiaries, donors, government and the general public; support media work on major humanitarian emergencies to manage media enquiries and link with relevant spokespersons as appropriate; gather internal knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through identification of the most effective distribution channels; and provide technical support and mentoring as well as on the job training to a network of communications focal points/staff in the country. The role is also responsible for leading high-profile campaigns in close collaboration with Plan’s Youth Advisory Panels (YAPs).
What you will bring to the role
· Degree in the social sciences preferably in mass communication, strategic management, research methods, etc.
· Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience
· Experience of working with international NGOs and understanding of a rights-based approach
· Demonstrable experience in working with international media, communications or public relations roles
· A track record of achieving results and strategic impact on communications and media and in building capacity for teams to deliver
· Development communication and youth engagement experience is an added advantage
· Demonstrated experience of the key responsibilities, including working with media, delivering communications strategies, managing internal communications, knowledge of digital media, and creating networks
· Member of Zambia Public Relations Association-ZAPRA
