Communication Advisor
2025-11-06T14:34:35+00:00
VVOB Zambia
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Media
2025-11-17T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America, in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. Our head office is based in Brussels, Belgium.
We implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.
Do you share our ambition to ensure that learners around the world can enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception? Are you convinced that quality education guarantees equal opportunities for everyone and is the key to a better world?
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Communications Advisor to join our team in Lusaka. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to VVOB’s mission by leading communication efforts and strengthening VVOB’s visibility and impact in Zambia and Malawi.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement VVOB Zambia’s external communication plan with Foundational Learning as the core pillar.
- Create high-quality communication outputs such as impact stories, infographics, project briefs, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Ensure internal and external communication is consistent, strategic, and aligned with VVOB’s global communication strategy.
- Collaborate with technical teams to produce content that highlights VVOB’s expertise and systemic impact.
- Provide coordination, technical support, and quality assurance for communication materials.
- Monitor trends and advise on communication strategies to strengthen VVOB’s visibility and donor engagement.
- Support colleagues in applying VVOB’s brand guidelines and communication tools.
Required qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of proven experience in communication, media, or public relations, with a strong portfolio of published work.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans.
- Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills with the ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives.
- Experience managing digital and social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) for organisations.
- Skills in graphic design and layout (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or similar).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Experience in the education or development sector is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel domestically and regionally as required.
Competencies
- Result-oriented and proactive approach
- Creativity and innovation in communication
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Develop and implement VVOB Zambia’s external communication plan with Foundational Learning as the core pillar. Create high-quality communication outputs such as impact stories, infographics, project briefs, newsletters, and social media posts. Ensure internal and external communication is consistent, strategic, and aligned with VVOB’s global communication strategy. Collaborate with technical teams to produce content that highlights VVOB’s expertise and systemic impact. Provide coordination, technical support, and quality assurance for communication materials. Monitor trends and advise on communication strategies to strengthen VVOB’s visibility and donor engagement. Support colleagues in applying VVOB’s brand guidelines and communication tools.
Master’s degree in Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3–5 years of proven experience in communication, media, or public relations, with a strong portfolio of published work. Proficiency in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans. Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills with the ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives. Experience managing digital and social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) for organisations. Skills in graphic design and layout (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or similar). Excellent command of written and spoken English. Experience in the education or development sector is an advantage. Willingness to travel domestically and regionally as required.
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Vacancy title:
Communication Advisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Media]
Jobs at:
VVOB Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 17 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America, in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. Our head office is based in Brussels, Belgium.
We implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.
Do you share our ambition to ensure that learners around the world can enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception? Are you convinced that quality education guarantees equal opportunities for everyone and is the key to a better world?
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Communications Advisor to join our team in Lusaka. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to VVOB’s mission by leading communication efforts and strengthening VVOB’s visibility and impact in Zambia and Malawi.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement VVOB Zambia’s external communication plan with Foundational Learning as the core pillar.
- Create high-quality communication outputs such as impact stories, infographics, project briefs, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Ensure internal and external communication is consistent, strategic, and aligned with VVOB’s global communication strategy.
- Collaborate with technical teams to produce content that highlights VVOB’s expertise and systemic impact.
- Provide coordination, technical support, and quality assurance for communication materials.
- Monitor trends and advise on communication strategies to strengthen VVOB’s visibility and donor engagement.
- Support colleagues in applying VVOB’s brand guidelines and communication tools.
Required qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of proven experience in communication, media, or public relations, with a strong portfolio of published work.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans.
- Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills with the ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives.
- Experience managing digital and social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) for organisations.
- Skills in graphic design and layout (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or similar).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Experience in the education or development sector is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel domestically and regionally as required.
Competencies
- Result-oriented and proactive approach
- Creativity and innovation in communication
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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