Zambia Communications Specialist One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role
The communications specialist role is an essential part of One Acre Fund Zambia’s external relations team. You will help build external reputation through risk management, media relations, production of high-quality content and leadership support in Zambia

You will lead the communications function within the One Acre Fund Zambia while creating allies and champions for the program to help accelerate the work and impact of the organization.

You will report directly to the Global Communications Senior Specialist and have a dotted line reporting relationship with One Acre Fund GR and Policy Senior Manager.

Responsibilities
Risk Management

You will lead mitigation of both external and internal risks in the Zambia program
You will Produce messaging to support reputational risk mitigation and management during different reputational risks situations facing the Zambia program.
Media monitoring and relations

You will cultivate both local and national media relationships
You will support radio campaigns work across all units in One Acre Fund Zambia.
Content production

You will produce professional quality photographs and videos of all ongoing core program field activities to support internal communications, marketing and fundraising work, while adhering to any content release requirements
Social media management

You will manage the social media pages directly or in collaboration with other teams for example, Internal communication (Glassdoor), or digital media.
You will produce high-quality content for the social media pages weekly
Project management

With input from team members, you will develop internal and external communication plans which projects that need 3-6 months in advance; adjust plans based on quarterly step backs with relevant team members
You will coordinate work with any external agencies/firms undertaking different projects on behalf of One Acre Fund Zambia
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

3+ years of experience in communication, journalism, broadcast production, public relations or related fields.
With an understanding of the Zambia media landscape and experience in pitching stories to media.
You are experienced in project management
Well developed photography (manual photography) and videography skills
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
Kabwe, Zambia

Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia