About Zambia Sugar Plc

Zambia Sugar Plc is a subsidiary of Associated British Foods under the ABF Sugar Division. The company is committed to excellence in corporate affairs and seeks a qualified professional to join its Corporate Affairs Department as an External Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities for External Communications Manager Jobs in Mazabuka

Candidate Requirements

A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification.

Five to eight years of experience in communications, with a minimum of three years in a management role preferred.

Proven ability to develop organisation-wide strategies that drive programme excellence.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Experience evaluating communication effectiveness and implementing improvements.

Familiarity with communications strategies and brand reputation management.

Relevant qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

• Develop integrated reputation management strategies in partnership with the Corporate Affairs Director.
• Design, implement, and oversee the company’s external communications plan across multiple platforms including website, social media, and print media.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communications initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
• Produce and distribute press kits, press releases, blog posts, FAQs, and social media content.
• Manage crisis communications in alignment with company policies.
• Enhance the Zambia Sugar brand presence at events, conferences, and public speaking engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and public commentators.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders on corporate communications and media relations.
• Develop programmes to cultivate brand advocates within and outside the estate.
• Lead the publication of the Annual Report with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards.
• Support key initiatives including Annual Reporting, AGM hosting, Investor Briefings, and Results Breakfast Meetings.
• Develop and implement a shareholder engagement plan targeting institutional investors.
• Provide communications support to executives, including preparation for media interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and report on stories impacting the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with Zambia Sugar’s policies including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption guidelines.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience evaluating communication effectiveness and implementing improvements.
• Familiarity with communications strategies and brand reputation management.

• A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).