Media and Communication Officer
ADRA OPS
ADRA Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
Description
ADRA Zambia, a faith-based humanitarian NGO reaches over 20,000 people each year with various activities in health, education, agriculture, and economic empowerment. This is achieved through empowerment initiatives and capacity building of communities to enable people to be self-reliant in a sustainable way. To achieve its mission ADRA uses media and communication content to raise resources and highlight impact. Therefore, communication and media are critical platforms for ADRA in developing and implementing effective communication strategies to increase the visibility and impact of our work. You will work closely with ADRA’s Communication Officer and projects teams in developing content for website and social media updates, including TV and radio. You will also work on designing key marketing messages for advocacy and campaigning on prevention of disasters and awareness raising. Key topics will be content identification, development and disseminating modalities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
ADRA will provide decent, furnished, and secure accommodation for you in Lusaka city. Zambians are friendly, welcoming people, and speak English and Chinyanja. A monthly sum of approx 420€ will be provided for your upkeep (meals and local transportation). You can make your own meals or go to various kinds of restaurants. Transport is by road using commuter taxis and easy access to several shopping malls. You will share transport with the ADRA team while doing your duties and if a field visit is necessary and accommodation will be provided. Health insurance will be covered by Henner.
Training during the activity
You will attend an online pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as on-arrival training which will introduce you to the host country teams. You will receive a foundational e-learning course on Media and Communication and in-country induction in Zambia upon arrival. You will also have several learning opportunities depending on your own motivation and learning and development needs such as Risk Communication and Community Engagement Strategy. You will have an opportunity to cooperate on campaigns to promote awareness of disaster prevention.
Participant profile
We are looking for someone with interest in developing communication, advertising, graphic design and marketing skills. You should have some basic knowledge and experience in digital tools, design programs, and management of social networks such as FB, IG, or X. Knowledge of Google or Facebook Ads, and audiovisual media for multimedia content production will be appreciated. We need a team player with an interest in working with diverse communities in rural and peri-urban set ups. This opportunity is for all! Do not hesitate to sign up if you are a migrant or have other complicated background.
Activity dates
A total of 22 week(s) during the period 14/10/2024 to 31/08/2025
Activity location
Lusaka, Zambia
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Disaster prevention and recovery
Health and wellbeing
Employment and entrepreneurship
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 09/09/2024 23:59