Corporate Communication Officer at Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Media, established under the IBA Act No. 17 of 2002, as amended in 2010 and 2017. The principal mandate of the IBA is to regulate the broadcasting sector in Zambia.

1. CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement strategies, plans, activities and programmes for the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) that enhance its visibility and promote a positive corporate image and attend to public complaints in order to ensure an ethical and client-responsive broadcasting industry.

4. ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

a) Professional Qualifications:

• School certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelors’ Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations.
• Qualification in Web Site design or Infographics is an added advantage.
• Member of the Zambia Public Institute of Relations and Communication.

b) Minimum Relevant Work Experience required:

• 3 years’ minimum experience in Communications and Public Relations.
• Experience in visual and digital communication methods is an added advantage.

c) Skill Requirements

• Publication.
• Audio visual content creation.
• Website management.
• Excellent numeral skills with the ability to develop budgets.
• Branding.
• Website design.
• Networking.
• Monitoring and Evaluation.

d) Personal Attributes:

• High standards of integrity and morality
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Reliable and trustworthy person.

5. WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office work environment/ field work
• Use of computers and other office equipment.
• Concentration and analysis.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines

The closing date for receiving applications is 25th March 2025.

Interested candidates can access full job descriptions and requirements on the Authority’s website: www.iba.org.zm

All applicants that shall be shortlisted to attend interviews, will be required to come with the original certificates to gather with validation document for each certificate from Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA).

Applications should be addressed to/ delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices to:

The Director General
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA

Applications can be sent by mail to the above address or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices or sent via Email: [email protected]