Communication Consultant – AICCRA Zambia
2025-08-28T04:07:50+00:00
International Water Management Institute
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FULL_TIME
Zambia
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Advertising & Marketing
2025-09-05T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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AICCRA is supported by a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, which strengthens the research and capacity-building activities of CGIAR centers and initiatives, as well as their African partners.
We are seeking a short-term (3 months) Communications Consultant to support the AICCRA Zambia team in developing and delivering communications products as part of the legacy communications campaign for the second phase of the project.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Story Writing and Content Development:
- Coordinate with the Zambia team to draft and deliver 3-4 high-quality blogs, focused on specific Outcome Impact Case Reports (OICRs) from AICCRA Zambia’s portfolio
- Lead the development of a comprehensive and engaging ‘legacy story’ highlighting the team’s activities and overall impacts. This will include a thorough review of AICCRA Zambia OICRs (2021-2024), previously produced content, and relevant knowledge products
- Project manage the production of a short film in collaboration with a videographer and video editor, showcasing the impact of AICCRA’s work in Zambia
- Support deliverables and key activities during the consultancy with creative visual assets and social media copy, coordinating with AICCRA’s Global Communications Digital and Social Advisor to ensure effective promotion across digital platforms
- Document Management
- Edit and proofread short- and medium-length documents for publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, plain English writing, and compelling messaging
- Format documents in line with AICCRA templates and branding guidelines
- Upload publications and knowledge products to CG Space, the CGIAR knowledge repository
- Coordinate with editors and graphic designers on the preparation of larger publications and documents for release
- Team Coordination
- Actively participate in team meetings and engage colleagues for input to strengthen communications outputs
- Provide regular updates to the cluster lead and Global Communications and Knowledge Manager
- Support additional related tasks and projects as assigned
DELIVERABLES:
- By the end of the 1st month – 2 x blogs and related social media content, outline for the legacy story, storyboard for the legacy film
- By the end of the 2nd month – 1 x blog and related social media content, first draft for the legacy story, first draft for the legacy film
- By the end of the 3rd month – 1 x blog, final draft for the legacy story, final draft for the legacy film and related social media content
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience: 3-5 years in communications, digital marketing, or knowledge management
- Proven experience delivering communications products across different media formats for diverse audiences
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Essential:
- Consultant must be based in Zambia
- Familiarity with key issues in agriculture, food systems, climate change, or development in Africa
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (native English standard).
- Ability to design engaging content for social media platforms to a high standard using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent
- Strong talent for interpreting complex subject matter and synthesizing it into accurate, engaging, and accessible content
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local Zambian languages (particularly Bemba, Nyanja, or Chewa) is an advantage
- Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure while managing conflicting priorities
- Ability to work diplomatically, collaboratively, and impartially in multicultural and international settings
- Experience managing projects and working effectively as part of an international team
- Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setting while demonstrating creativity and initiative
Benefits
This is a nationally recruited consultancy position, therefore individuals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
Story Writing and Content Development: Coordinate with the Zambia team to draft and deliver 3-4 high-quality blogs, focused on specific Outcome Impact Case Reports (OICRs) from AICCRA Zambia’s portfolio Lead the development of a comprehensive and engaging ‘legacy story’ highlighting the team’s activities and overall impacts. This will include a thorough review of AICCRA Zambia OICRs (2021-2024), previously produced content, and relevant knowledge products Project manage the production of a short film in collaboration with a videographer and video editor, showcasing the impact of AICCRA’s work in Zambia Support deliverables and key activities during the consultancy with creative visual assets and social media copy, coordinating with AICCRA’s Global Communications Digital and Social Advisor to ensure effective promotion across digital platforms Document Management Edit and proofread short- and medium-length documents for publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, plain English writing, and compelling messaging Format documents in line with AICCRA templates and branding guidelines Upload publications and knowledge products to CG Space, the CGIAR knowledge repository Coordinate with editors and graphic designers on the preparation of larger publications and documents for release Team Coordination Actively participate in team meetings and engage colleagues for input to strengthen communications outputs Provide regular updates to the cluster lead and Global Communications and Knowledge Manager Support additional related tasks and projects as assigned
Experience: 3-5 years in communications, digital marketing, or knowledge management Proven experience delivering communications products across different media formats for diverse audiences
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Vacancy title:
Communication Consultant – AICCRA Zambia
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Advertising & Marketing]
Jobs at:
International Water Management Institute
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 5 2025
Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
AICCRA is supported by a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, which strengthens the research and capacity-building activities of CGIAR centers and initiatives, as well as their African partners.
We are seeking a short-term (3 months) Communications Consultant to support the AICCRA Zambia team in developing and delivering communications products as part of the legacy communications campaign for the second phase of the project.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Story Writing and Content Development:
- Coordinate with the Zambia team to draft and deliver 3-4 high-quality blogs, focused on specific Outcome Impact Case Reports (OICRs) from AICCRA Zambia’s portfolio
- Lead the development of a comprehensive and engaging ‘legacy story’ highlighting the team’s activities and overall impacts. This will include a thorough review of AICCRA Zambia OICRs (2021-2024), previously produced content, and relevant knowledge products
- Project manage the production of a short film in collaboration with a videographer and video editor, showcasing the impact of AICCRA’s work in Zambia
- Support deliverables and key activities during the consultancy with creative visual assets and social media copy, coordinating with AICCRA’s Global Communications Digital and Social Advisor to ensure effective promotion across digital platforms
- Document Management
- Edit and proofread short- and medium-length documents for publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, plain English writing, and compelling messaging
- Format documents in line with AICCRA templates and branding guidelines
- Upload publications and knowledge products to CG Space, the CGIAR knowledge repository
- Coordinate with editors and graphic designers on the preparation of larger publications and documents for release
- Team Coordination
- Actively participate in team meetings and engage colleagues for input to strengthen communications outputs
- Provide regular updates to the cluster lead and Global Communications and Knowledge Manager
- Support additional related tasks and projects as assigned
DELIVERABLES:
- By the end of the 1st month – 2 x blogs and related social media content, outline for the legacy story, storyboard for the legacy film
- By the end of the 2nd month – 1 x blog and related social media content, first draft for the legacy story, first draft for the legacy film
- By the end of the 3rd month – 1 x blog, final draft for the legacy story, final draft for the legacy film and related social media content
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience: 3-5 years in communications, digital marketing, or knowledge management
- Proven experience delivering communications products across different media formats for diverse audiences
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Essential:
- Consultant must be based in Zambia
- Familiarity with key issues in agriculture, food systems, climate change, or development in Africa
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (native English standard).
- Ability to design engaging content for social media platforms to a high standard using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent
- Strong talent for interpreting complex subject matter and synthesizing it into accurate, engaging, and accessible content
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local Zambian languages (particularly Bemba, Nyanja, or Chewa) is an advantage
- Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure while managing conflicting priorities
- Ability to work diplomatically, collaboratively, and impartially in multicultural and international settings
- Experience managing projects and working effectively as part of an international team
- Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setting while demonstrating creativity and initiative
Benefits
This is a nationally recruited consultancy position, therefore individuals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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