Job Description
Key Duties
The Senior Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for:
Supervise and undertake effective media relations to promote favourable coverage in the media.
Supervise and undertake creative publicity activities that generate media coverage and capture the attention of the public.
Supervise and undertake effective Quality content creation to generate interest.
Supervise and undertake greater information flow by putting in place measures that ensure the public and the company have all necessary information on cases of public interest.
Effectively coordinate the production of information materials to facilitate dissemination of key information.
Ensure timely archiving of media reports, publications, and other relevant materials to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
Supervise timely development of work plans, budgets, and operationalization of the same to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.
Supervise effective utilization of material resources in the company to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Undertake consistent subordinate coaching with on-demand content to ensure seamless provision of public relations engagement between the company and the public.
Writing and producing presentations, articles, press releases and social media posts.
Organise and attend promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours, and visits.
Provide clients/colleagues with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns’ progress.
Analyse media coverage.
Coordinate and analyse the success of online advertising.
Keeping records of progress, budgets, and timescales, and keeping clients/colleagues up to date with these.
Key Requirements and Skills
Excellent supervisory, people management and time management skills.
Initiative and judgement, high levels of integrity, ability to cope under pressure, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of Publication Packages and Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal and Presentation skills.
The ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
Digital media skills, such as graphic design, video editing and blog administration.
Social media management experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 12 certificate with 5’Olevelsequirements.
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Public Relations.
A master’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years working experience at Senior Management level.
Must be affiliated with the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRC).
Method of Application
If you meet the stated Minimum Requirements send your applications with copies of CV, qualifications and National Registration Card (NRC) through email to .
The applications must be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited
P.O. Box 360226
KAFUE
ZAMBIA