Conservation Lower Zambezi Fundraising and PR Officer Jobs in Zambia

Conservation Lower Zambezi Fundraising and PR Officer Jobs in Zambia


Job Description

  • CLZ is looking to recruit a full time Fundraising and Public Relations Officer who will be responsible for our existing funding base and expanding our network further into potential new areas of support.

  • The Officer will also be responsible for all of CLZ’s online presence and social media platforms. .

    The role will include but not be limited to the following tasks

    Pro-active Fundraising

  • Pro-actively seek potential donor organisations who may be approached for project grants;

  • Prepare grant applications to final draft stage – for submission to General Manager;

  • Manage relationships with current and future donors;

  • Organise and co-ordinate annual fundraisers and other major events;

  • Assist with capacity building and training management colleagues in grant writing skills, social media, marketing, donor relations.

    Financial Management

  • Prepare monthly grant expenditure reports to match organisation accounting system and ensure all checks and balances are in place.

    Raising awareness – through public presence, advertising and networking:

  • Manage and develop all existing CLZ social media platforms and online presence;

  • Develop marketing materials for use in promotion of projects, events and activities;

  • Liaise with photographers, film crew and media personnel on
    content for CLZ;

  • Manage and coordinate interactions with local and international media.

    Candidate Profile – The ideal candidate will have:

    • A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Environmental Education, Conservation, Social Science or a related field;

    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in NGO fundraising (including proposal writing and financial grant management);

    • Experience in financial management and reporting;

    • Experience in social media, marketing and engaging audiences and growing awareness on various platforms;

    • Ability to live in a remote camp environment;

    • The candidate must be able to demonstrate:

    • Strong proficiency in written and spoken English

    • Strong management and organisational skills

    • Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

    Job Education Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree

    How to Apply

  • Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply with their detailed Curriculum Vitae of not more than 3 pages, a cover letter and names and email addresses of 3 contactable references.

  • Applications to be emailed to: admin@conservationlowerzambezi.org
    Please use the subject line: Application – Fundraising and PR Officer

  • Closing date: 7th September 2020. No applications will be accepted after this closing date

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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