CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.

The Programme “Enabling Access to Justice, Civil Society Participation and Transparency (EnACT)” is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and promotes dialogue and cooperation between Government institutions and civil society organisations (CSOs) on law and policy reform and implementation. The Programme aims at improving the Zambian population’s access to accountable institutions, to justice and to transparent government decision-making processes. The programme consists of four main outputs, (1) Legislative Framework and Civic Space (2) Accountability and Transparency (3) Legal Aid and (4) LegalTech.

In this context, GIZ is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Communication Specialist– (Lusaka based)

REF: GIZ_ENACT_COMS_LSK

Main tasks and responsibilities:

The position holder is responsible for:

Development of an effective communications strategy and implementation plan for the programme in line with the requirements of the Commissioning Parties and GIZ corporate design rules
Conceptualizing and maintaining communication materials, such as presentations, factsheets, brochures and banners for the programme
Providing support to the technical advisors in the team and partner organisations on communication activities as well as corporate design questions
Content development for social media, newsletters, reports etc.
Together with M&E Specialist: use of quantitative and qualitative data to communicate project outreach and impact
Preparing and managing the assignments of external consultants
Supporting the knowledge management including collecting and sharing reports and any other relevant information
Perform any other duties assigned by management
Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Qualifications

Formal Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Project Management or a related discipline
A master’s degree is an added advantage
Other Qualifications

Professional Experience

At least (5) five years of professional experience in the field of media and communications
Experience in strategy development for communications
Experience in content development for social media, newsletters etc.
Experience in using Design Software such as Photoshop, InDesign
Proficient knowledge in MS Office

•  Cover letters must be sent using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, Political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Please hand in 1- 3 communications products (e.g fact files, PowerPoint presentations, communication strategies, social media content etc.) that you have developed or have been responsible for in a previous position
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.