Communications and Documentation Officer Council of Churches in Zambia

The Council of Churches in Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Communications and Documentation Officer

JOB TITLE: Communications and Documentation Officer
JOB LEVEL: CCZ Management
REPORTING TO: Head of Programs

BROAD OBJECTIVE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE:

To manage and coordinate communication activities of CCZ, which include facilitating communi-
cation between secretariat and member churches, affiliate organizations, partners and the general
public in order to enhance the organisation’s visibility.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide an environment as well as the practical means for the focus areas, programme desks to carry out those activities within their core mandates.
2. Prepare and compile annual reports
3. Respond to press queries in collaboration with the General Secretary
4. Prepare holding statements that will help us the CCZ respond proactively to prevailing and emerging issues in country.
5. Facilitate preparation of press and pastoral statements
6. Produce quarterly Newsletters
7. Prepare Stories of Most Significant Change for the programmes.
8. Improve communication between Secretariat and member churches
9. Improve internal communication
10. Establish a CCZ Library
11. Establish linkages with electronic and print media to enhance media coverage for CCZ
    events
12. Produce Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and disseminate to
    members and partners
13. Stakeholder engagement
14. Update and maintain the website
15. Speech writing
16. To perform any other duties as assigned by General Secretary and the Head of Programs

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

• Degree/Diploma in Media studies with 3-5 years’ experience in managing an organisation’s communications department.
• Experience in report writing and Newsletter production are a must
• Understanding and/or experience in ICTs such as website structures and content, use of online tools; e.g. appropriate use of email and online forums; will be a strong advantage.
• Good documentation and Library skills will be an added advantage
• Video and Photography Skills.