Country:\u00a0Zambia
\nLocation:\u00a0Lusaka
\nEmployment type:\u00a0Fixed Term
\nStarting date:\u00a01st April 2025
\nContract length:\u00a01 year (contract renewal after the initial contract likely; depending on project acquisition)
\n1.\u00a0BORDA Zambia
\nThe Bremen Overseas Research & Development Association (BORDA) is a technical expert organisation, specialized in the field of sustainable environmental protection through integrated sanitation solutions. The organisations activities aim at making neighbourhoods more liveable by developing and implementing innovative on-site sanitation solutions that build climate resilience, strengthen social structures, and foster the sustainable and attentive handling of natural resources. BORDA e.V. is active outside Germany in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its activities focus on achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by enabling the transition towards liveable and inclusive cities which give disadvantaged urban and peri-urban populations access to essential public services such as on-site sanitation, faecal sludge management, solid waste management, energy, and water.
\nIn Zambia, BORDA is active since 2009. In 2016, BORDA established the BORDA Zambia Country Office. We are specialized in the field of sustainable environmental protection through integrated sanitation solutions. Our activities aim at making neighbourhoods more liveable by developing and implementing innovative on-site sanitation solutions that build climate resilience, strengthen social structures, and foster the sustainable and attentive handling of natural resources. We support holistic approaches on policy formulation, participatory urban planning processes and infrastructure development. BORDA Zambia has and continues to work closely with local partners in Zambia to reimagine water, sanitation and solid waste management systems that are based on a foundation of research, customised solutions in order to realise water and sanitation for all. BORDA Zambia\u2019s work highlights that innovation is not only about technology but also about generating new approaches that work for local communities and keep working.
\nBORDA Zambia is wanting to hire a Social Facilitator (PR&Comms) to join its team! The position will work under the Programmes Department and will work across all Projects.
\nResponsibilities
\nThe position holder is responsible for:<\/p>\n
Facilitation of all public relations and communication documentation across all projects and activities,
\nSupport the organization and coordination of all events such as exhibitions, conferences, etc. across all projects and activities,
\nSupport with the development and implementation of BORDA Zambia public relations and communication strategies ensuring that these are in line with BORDA Zambia\u2019s approaches and overall objectives,
\nSupport all knowledge management and knowledge sharing activities, both organisation specific and within respective projects.<\/p>\n
In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
\nTasks
\nPublic relations and communications
\nThe position holder:<\/p>\n
Support in the development of BORDA Zambia public relations documentation such as marketing materials, brochures, press releases, articles, etc.,
\nDevelop interactive and informative content to show case the project activities, implementation processes and progress and project impact, for social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.,
\nEnsure that social media platforms, websites, and any other online platforms are updated timely with activity content, including high quality graphics,
\nSuggest and implement innovative and creative concepts to enhance communication of the project activities, processes and impact,
\nGraphics design (e.g. using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.) of knowledge management documents as required,
\nEnsure that project activities have high quality photos and\/ or videos that can be used for print-out documents and social media content,
\nEnsure that BORDA Zambia marketing and communications materials are adequately and visibly displayed, shared and disseminated during events as required.<\/p>\n
Knowledge management and knowledge sharing
\nThe position holder:<\/p>\n
Support in the planning and facilitation of all knowledge dissemination and sharing events and activities such as conferences, exhibitions, etc.,
\nContribute to the development of the online sanitation catalogue through catalogue designing, checking content consistency, establishing content gaps, etc.,
\nAssist in the development and upgrade of BORDA QMS systems,
\nEnsure that all documentation is up to BORDA Zambia graphic designing standard and format before publication and\/ or dissemination,
\nFiling of soft and hard copies of all project documents in the required online and offline platforms,
\nDrafting of internal and external meeting documents such as speeches, meeting minutes, etc. as required.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder engagement, networking and advocacy
\nThe position holder:<\/p>\n
Support all stakeholder participation efforts ensuring that activities are inclusive and considerate of all stakeholder agenda\u2019s and needs,
\nSupport in the implementation of all organisation and project specific campaigns,
\nDrafting of letters, invitations, etc. to external stakeholders for their participation and\/ or input during project activities,
\nFacilitate and moderate internal events such as workshops, trainings, panel discussions, conferences, talk shows, webinars, etc. as required.<\/p>\n
Required qualifications, competences and experience.
\nQualifications<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, media studies, marketing, or any other related field.<\/p>\n
Professional Experience<\/p>\n
At least 2-4 years of professional work experience in public relations and communications, journalism, marketing or related fields,
\nExtensive experience and recognised expertise in knowledge management, coordination and engagement. Experience in NGOs\/international development organisations is an added advantage,
\nExperience working in the WASH sector is an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills<\/p>\n
Understanding of communication models, strategic communication planning, audience analysis, and content distribution channels,
\nGood knowledge of digital platforms (social media, websites, newsletters, etc.) and how to leverage them for outreach, with knowledge on multimedia content creation, including text, video, and graphics,
\nStrong writing skills to create clear, compelling, and error-free content for various platforms,
\nExcellent communication skills, with effective communication with different audiences, including colleagues, the public, cooperating partners, and media representatives,
\nStrong ability to manage multiple communication projects simultaneously, with tight deadlines,
\nProficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and basic multimedia editing skills,
\nStrong problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt messaging strategies in response to changing situations,
\nA keen eye for details, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications and media content,
\nAbility to come up with innovative ways to communicate complex information.<\/p>\n
Others:<\/p>\n
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel,
\nStrategic, innovative and creative thinking,
\n\u2022 ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines,
\n\u2022 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team,
\n\u2022 Excellent written and spoken English.<\/p>\n
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