Communication Manager

Zambia Sugar Plc, a large agro-industry which is part of lllovo Sugar Ltd, is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugarcane, the production and marketing of sugar downstream products. The Company has a permanent employee base of 1700 employees and offers medical, educational, sport, recreational and other social facilities on the Estate in Mazabuka.

The Company now invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the following position:

Communication Manager (Zamsug-CM-1)

Job purposeTo facilitate and coordinate Zambia Sugar communications and stakeholder engagement objectives; develop and implement communication (internal and external) in line with the Communication Strategy. This role will ensure that the Company’s engagement with stakeholder groups is effectively and efficiently maximised for the benefit of the business and to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• To promote a positive company images and reputation, that reinforces its role as responsible corporate citizens within the communities it operates
• To establish working relations within Zambia Sugar (across all departments) to leverage on resources available to deliver on internal communications and engagement activities
• To assist in budgeting and planning for the Communications and Corporate Affairs department
• To manage and monitor expenditure for internal communications and stakeholder engagements
• To sensitise and assist Management in handing communication on matters with potential of significant impact on the company reputation

Qualifications 

• At least a Degree in Social Sciences(Preferable Communication or Public Relations) or its equivalent
• Minimum of three years traceable senior corporate communication experience and in working communication services providers

Personal attributes

• Exceptional communication skills; both verbal and written
• Good organisational skills – events management
• Social and relationship building skills
• Creative and innovative
• Good negotiation and advocacy skills

ReportingThe position reports to the Communication and Corporates Affairs Manager

Qualifying candidates should apply, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae and copies of educational and professional qualifications, contact address, and phone numbers to the undersigned by 7th August 2015.

The Director – Human Resources Zambia Sugar Plc
PO Box 670240
Mazabuka

Alternatively, you may send your detailed CV only to careers@zamsugar.zm indicating in the subject field the job code as indicated.

COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND MANAGER

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is a reputable Aviation Organization with a mission to provide World Class Airport and Air Navigation Services at the four major International airports; namely Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe International Airports.

The Corporation’s mission is to develop and manage report and air navigation infrastructure and services to international standards, meeting stakeholders values while profitably contributing to the national economic development. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to fill the vacant position mentioned below:

POSITION: Communications & Brand Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will be responsible to provide leadership in managing Public
Relations (PR) programs and related activities including dissemination of relevant information to all stakeholders designed to improve the image of the Corporation. The job holder will also be responsible for branding activities of the Corporation.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• First degree in Mass Communications, Journalism or related field
• Minimum of three years post qualification experience at senior management level.
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage.

C. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Initiating and planning Public Relations campaigns, defining goals including analyzing problems and opportunities, liaising with management and clients
2. Initiating and planning corporate branding activities and programs aimed at improving and sustaining the corporate brand of the company,
3. Writing and editing press releases, in-house newsletters, speeches and articles
4. Maintaining and timely updating information on the corporate website
5. Manage media relations through effective communication by giving timely interviews and press releases on company matters in charge of exhibitions and corporate functions to facilitate product promotions.
6. Managing the production, publication and printing of publications such as in-house journals, flyers, annual reports, promotional videos, photographs, films, calendars and multimedia programs.
7. Fostering community relations through events such as open days / involvement in social responsibility community activities.
8. Be the spokesperson for the Corporation to ens&we coordinated delivery of information to the stakeholders.
9. Oversee production of TV and radio documentaries designed to inform stakeholders and the public on various company activities.
10. Ensure that all communications and marketing efforts are in line with the Vision. Mission and Branding strategies of the Corporation.

D. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications with copies of academic qualifications and detailed CV’s indicating telephone/fax numbers, names and contact addresses of three traceable referees should be submitted by 7th August 2015 to the undersigned.

The Director Human Resources
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
P.O. Box 30175
LUSAKA

NB: Please note that only short listed candidates shall be contacted