EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) is a Development Finance Institution created by the Development Bank of Zambia Act Cap 363 of the Laws of Zambia. DBZ’s mandate is to make available long, medium and short term finance and equity investment for economic development as well as provide technical assistance and advisory services for the purpose of promoting economic development. DBZ seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced professional in the following vacancy to based in Lusaka:

1. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (DBZ 04)

Reports to: Managing Director

JOB PURPOSE

To explore ways of maintaining and improving existing relations for the Bank coupled with identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them. The Senior officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring stakeholder activities which are intended to safeguard the Bank’s interests and also for developing Stakeholder Relations policies and practices which help to boost and project a good image of the Bank.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Bank’s relationships with all stakeholders.
• Develop operating policies and procedures in order to handle stakeholder complaints disputes efficiently.
• Develop contact with stakeholders and develops good public relations policies and
  practices to enhance the Bank’s image, interaction and communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely dissemination of Bank decisions/orders to undertakings, the general public and other stakeholders through press statements, written and oral responses to queries.
• Prepare departmental manpower and operations budgets and ensure strict adherence to
  budgetary limits.
• Prepare promotional and advertorial materials and ensure their effective dissemination
• Manage the use of the Bank’s visual identity on all materials such as prints, advertising.
  websites et
• Formulate and implement approved community based social responsibility programmes
• Handle all protocol matters involving dignitaries, visitors and official Bank functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 ‘O’ level School Certificate or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Degree in Mass Communication, International Relations and or related qualification from a recognized university.
• A post graduate degree such as a Masters will be an added advantage
• Must possess not less than five (5) years experience in Corporate Communications or
  related profession.
• Experience in the banking and financial sector will be an added advantage.