Communications Officer
2025-06-02T08:43:34+00:00
Kasisi Agricultural Training Center
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FULL_TIME
Kasisi
Zambezi
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Communications & Electronics
2025-06-10T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Position Summary:
KATC is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Officer to lead and manage the organization’s communication efforts across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will enhance KATC’s visibility, engage stakeholders, and promote the values of organic and sustainable agriculture through impactful content, strategic messaging, and brand consistency.
Key Responsibilities:
The Communications Officer will be accountable for:
- Managing and updating the KATC website to ensure timely and accurate content and preparing content for newsletter and print media.
- Developing and maintaining KATC’s social media presence across platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Ensuring consistent and professional branding of KATC products, events, and publications.
- Coordinating internal and external communication with various stakeholders including staff, partners, donors, farmers, and the public.
- Keeping the Communication Strategy current and aligned with organizational goals.
Maintaining and updating a stakeholder contact database.
- Designing and implementing advocacy campaigns in collaboration with partner organizations.
Key Duties:
The Communications Officer will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
- Writing articles, blog posts, and press releases.
- Capturing, editing, and producing videos and photographs for diverse communication needs.
- Managing and organizing the digital media collection (photos and videos).
- Collaborating with project teams to develop media content and visibility materials.
- Supporting the design and layout of the annual report and other publications.
- Editing and laying out the newsletter for regular dissemination.
- Entering and maintaining accurate records in the stakeholder database.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Excellent command of written English with strong storytelling and editorial skills.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
- Ability to take and edit high-quality photographs and perform basic video editing.
- Practical experience with graphic design and layout tools (e.g., Photoshop, Canva, InDesign).
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience in communications, marketing, media, or advocacy work.
- Familiarity with or enthusiasm for organic farming, agroecology, or sustainable development.
- A strong team player with creativity, initiative, and good interpersonal skills.
Reporting to: Executive Director
The Communications Officer will be responsible for performing the following tasks: Writing articles, blog posts, and press releases. Capturing, editing, and producing videos and photographs for diverse communication needs. Managing and organizing the digital media collection (photos and videos). Collaborating with project teams to develop media content and visibility materials. Supporting the design and layout of the annual report and other publications. Editing and laying out the newsletter for regular dissemination. Entering and maintaining accurate records in the stakeholder database.
Excellent command of written English with strong storytelling and editorial skills. Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools. Ability to take and edit high-quality photographs and perform basic video editing. Practical experience with graphic design and layout tools (e.g., Photoshop, Canva, InDesign). Minimum of 3 years proven experience in communications, marketing, media, or advocacy work. Familiarity with or enthusiasm for organic farming, agroecology, or sustainable development. A strong team player with creativity, initiative, and good interpersonal skills.
Excellent command of written English with strong storytelling and editorial skills. Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools. Ability to take and edit high-quality photographs and perform basic video editing. Practical experience with graphic design and layout tools (e.g., Photoshop, Canva, InDesign). Minimum of 3 years proven experience in communications, marketing, media, or advocacy work. Familiarity with or enthusiasm for organic farming, agroecology, or sustainable development. A strong team player with creativity, initiative, and good interpersonal skills.
JOB-683d643613132
Vacancy title:
Communications Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Communications & Electronics]
Jobs at:
Kasisi Agricultural Training Center
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 10 2025
Duty Station:
Kasisi | Zambezi | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary:
KATC is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Officer to lead and manage the organization’s communication efforts across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will enhance KATC’s visibility, engage stakeholders, and promote the values of organic and sustainable agriculture through impactful content, strategic messaging, and brand consistency.
Key Responsibilities:
The Communications Officer will be accountable for:
- Managing and updating the KATC website to ensure timely and accurate content and preparing content for newsletter and print media.
- Developing and maintaining KATC’s social media presence across platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Ensuring consistent and professional branding of KATC products, events, and publications.
- Coordinating internal and external communication with various stakeholders including staff, partners, donors, farmers, and the public.
- Keeping the Communication Strategy current and aligned with organizational goals.
Maintaining and updating a stakeholder contact database.
- Designing and implementing advocacy campaigns in collaboration with partner organizations.
Key Duties:
The Communications Officer will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
- Writing articles, blog posts, and press releases.
- Capturing, editing, and producing videos and photographs for diverse communication needs.
- Managing and organizing the digital media collection (photos and videos).
- Collaborating with project teams to develop media content and visibility materials.
- Supporting the design and layout of the annual report and other publications.
- Editing and laying out the newsletter for regular dissemination.
- Entering and maintaining accurate records in the stakeholder database.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Excellent command of written English with strong storytelling and editorial skills.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
- Ability to take and edit high-quality photographs and perform basic video editing.
- Practical experience with graphic design and layout tools (e.g., Photoshop, Canva, InDesign).
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience in communications, marketing, media, or advocacy work.
- Familiarity with or enthusiasm for organic farming, agroecology, or sustainable development.
- A strong team player with creativity, initiative, and good interpersonal skills.
Reporting to: Executive Director
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
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