{"id":5188,"date":"2025-09-04T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/communications-officer-finance-assistant-x2-at-good-neighbors-international-zambia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T00:14:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T00:14:04","slug":"communications-officer-finance-assistant-x2-at-good-neighbors-international-zambia","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5188","title":{"rendered":"Communications Officer &amp; Finance Assistant x2 at Good Neighbors International Zambia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE ORGANISATION<br \/>\nGood Neighbors exists to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. Good Neighbors respect the human rights of our neighbors suffering from poverty, disasters, and oppression, and help them to achieve self-reliance and enable them to rebuild their hope.<br \/>\nGood Neighbors Zambia is looking for suitably qualified, creative, and self-driven individuals to join the organization in the under-listed positions.<br \/>\nJOB TITLE: Communications Officer (01 Position)<br \/>\nJOB PURPOSE<br \/>\n\u00a0Promotions &amp; Brand Visibility<\/p>\n<p>Plan and execute both online and offline promotional activities.<br \/>\nPrepare and distribute press releases, manage publications, and support visibility events.<br \/>\nOversee the organization\u2019s website (homepage) and social media channels (e.g., Facebook), including content updates and daily operations<\/p>\n<p>Content Creation<\/p>\n<p>Develop and manage promotional content and campaigns.<br \/>\nProduce multimedia materials like videos, photo clips, newsletters, and brochures<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Public Relations &amp; Media Engagement<\/p>\n<p>Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media professionals.<br \/>\nTrack media coverage and public perception.<br \/>\nPrepare reports on PR activities, media coverage, and campaign performance with recommendations for future strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Skills Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field<br \/>\nTypically, 1\u20135 years of relevant experience in digital marketing, social media management, PR, or communications, context-dependent<br \/>\nDemonstrated success in content production, fundraising communications, or partnership\/resource mobilization<\/p>\n<p>Strong Skills in;<\/p>\n<p>Graphic design and video\/Photo editing<br \/>\nCampaign planning and production<br \/>\nWritten and oral communication<br \/>\nAttention to detail and problem-solving.<br \/>\nExcellent command of English<\/p>\n<p>Reports to: Country Director\u00a0<br \/>\nJOB TITLE:\u00a0 Finance Assistant \u00a0(02 Positions)<br \/>\nJOB PURPOSE<br \/>\nThe Finance Assistant shall, at all times during the term of employment, perform the following duties and responsibilities in support of Good Neighbors Zambia\u2019s operations:<\/p>\n<p>Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with the organization\u2019s accounting system and procedures.<br \/>\nProvide regular financial and progress reports to the Finance Manager, reflecting the overall financial status of the organization.<br \/>\nEnsure all financial documentation is complete and properly authorized before processing any payments.<br \/>\nSupervise the recording and safekeeping of all detailed financial transactions.<br \/>\nEnsure timely payment of insurance premiums and other employee benefits<\/p>\n<p>Safeguard all cash, petty cash, and other cash-related items in compliance with internal controls<br \/>\nMaintain daily records in the cash and bank books and reconcile actual cash balances with recorded figures.<br \/>\nPrepare payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers, and receipt vouchers in line with financial guidelines.<br \/>\nEnsure that all incoming funds are receipted using official receipts.<br \/>\nManage accounts receivable and payable, produce financial statements, maintain financial databases, and ensure timely submission of reports to the Finance Manager and Country Director.<br \/>\nSupport day-to-day financial operations &amp; 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