Senior Public Relations Officer

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• Supervises and undertakes effectively the development, review and implementation of a communication strategy in order to project a positive corporate image of the Institution. • Undertakes stakeholder and media relations to enhance the Authority’s public image, ensure effective communication with the media, government ministries, and the public, and promote corporate social responsibility initiatives • Supervises and undertakes timely and accurately preparation of press releases in order to update the public on the operations of the institution. • Supervises and undertakes timely and accurately preparation of responses to press and public queries or crisis in order to state the Authority’s position on topical issues • Supervises and undertakes effectively, the consolidation of information in order to facilitate the production of brochures, magazines, newsletters, videos and other materials • Supervises and undertakes timely organising, storing and retrieving of media reports, videos, publications and magazines/brochures in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information. • Supervises and undertakes effectively the planning and execution of corporate events in order to create awareness on the operations and functions of the Institution • Supervises and Undertakes effectively implementation of performance management systems in order to monitor and evaluate performance and develop implement appropriate interventions. • Supervises and Undertakes effectively utilisation of human, financial and other logistical resources order to ensure the attainment of the unit’s objectives • Full Grade 12/Form (V) School Certificate • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, or equivalent. • Professional membership with the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRIC) • A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media management. • Demonstrated experience in media relations, crisis communications, content creation, and digital campaign management. • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to draft compelling and clear copy for various formats, including press releases, official statements, speeches, reports, and social media.