JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSCO), is a Commercial Utility mandated to provide water supply and sanitation services to the urban and the rural areas of Luapula Province. The Company operates under the legal framework as outlined in the Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 28 of 1997.

The Commercial Utility was incorporated under the Companies Act Cap 338 of the laws of Zambia and operates in five out of the twelve districts in the Province, namely Mansa, Nchelenge, Mwense, Kawambwa and Samfya. The Commercial Utility, being an equal opportunity employer, seeks to recruit high profiled, self-motivated, innovative, honest, committed, adequately and appropriately experienced person to fill the vacant position of PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER to be based in Mansa.

Contract duration: One (1)year

Main accountabilities:

• Develop Public relations strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Efficiently producing and effectively disseminating approved publicity materials (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.).
• Developing good relationship with stakeholders including customers and the media.
• Handle media inquiries, keep track of media coverage, and keep up with industry trends.
• Develop PR campaigns and organise events (e.g., open days, press conferences)
• Prepare and distribute press releases.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing customer complaints effectively.
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade twelve (12) School Certificate with at least five (5) ‘O’ level credits including English language and Mathematics.
• Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field.
• Computer literate – fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet.
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), proactive and innovative, able to plan events, good organizational skills with an assertive attitude.
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print);
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication