Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Organization Name: PATHLocation: Lusaka, ZambiaEligible Citizenship: ZambiaRole Code: Z07B-NatRole OverviewThe Communications Officer will document stories and activities on the front lines of malaria elimination as part of PATH’s Malaria Control and Elimination Partnership in Africa (MACEPA) program. This role will be responsible for creatively sharing the work of PATH in its support to Zambia’s national program. The Officer will have an opportunity to develop materials and messages in this effort, making malaria stories and strategies accessible in the national context and connecting them to the global effort to inspire the malaria elimination agenda.ResponsibilitiesPackage stories for different audiences – including communities and districts pursuing elimination, local and national publications, and all manner of social media including management of the MACEPA Instagram account – written in language for the lay-audience and robust enough to use for multiple target audiencesDevelop innovative ideas for video content for trainings and promotional material; work closely with the Ministry of Health to write scripts, and shoot and edit videosParticipate in trainings and partner meetings for documentation, as neededDevelop training and educational materials for community health workers and community members, as well as maintain a calendar of materials productionPromote consistent collection and submission of raw stories and footage from field staffAssist Zambia’s national malaria program to document and showcase their work and personnel on their platformsIdentify the most powerful pieces of information for resource mobilization to emphasize to policy and funding decision-makers and partners, including the private sectorContribute to advocacy, policy, and communications strategy development with the local team; help identify, plan, and implement strategies for reaching key target audiencesSupport the range of PATH projects as needed for a better understanding of the breadth and depth of health challenges and opportunities in ZambiaSkills and ExperienceItems indicated with an asterisk (*) are required At least one year of professional experience in a communications or advocacy position*Experience managing digital communications including social media, websites, blogs, and/or e-newsletters*Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complicated information into accessible language for a lay-audience, as evidenced by experience writing blogs, reports, or summaries*Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite*Familiarity with photography, photo editing software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud), videography, and/or video editing softwareExperience collecting stories through surveys, interviews, or other meansExperience shaping communications and/or advocacy strategy, including identifying key messages for donors, policymakers, and other stakeholdersExperience designing or delivering trainings, presentations, or workshopsAbility to work effectively with a broad range of local and national partners, and in a team environmentAble to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environmentProactive, self-starter, and creative in finding solutions to challengesAbout the Organization:Afya Mzuri is known to be among the experts in behaviour change interventions, working in both urban and peri-urban settings to address health risks focusing on gender, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and HIV prevention. Afya Mzuri’s participatory approach aims at including key target populations such as adolescent girls and boys, young women, youth, and inadequately serviced populations.Afya Mzuri’s mission is to contribute to the national health response through empowering people and communities to adopt healthy behaviours through innovative and participatory approaches.Role Function: Advocacy, Communications, Knowledge ManagementIssue Area: Education / Health Education, HIV / AIDS, Sexual and Reproductive HealthStipend, Benefits, and Logistics:Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.Method of Application Submit your CV and application on company website: