Community Liaison Officer x1

Role Overview: To provide liaison and carry out Community activities and support to Manager-Security, Safety and Public Relations

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate community liaison activities such as public disclosure, community consultative fora between the Organization and the community stakeholders

Help to maintain good relations between the Organization and members of the community

Provide written and verbal updates to those working and living in communities, facilitate negotiation processes and resolve conflicts

Manage Community Public Relations and Data collection

Shaping and maintaining the public image of the organization

Strategize and execute communication plans

Convey the company’s message, values, and goals to various audiences, including the media, public, and stakeholders

Skills & Personal Attributes

High emotional intelligence and ability to negotiate

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the metal processing / mining industry.

Working knowledge of environmental economics, policies and regulations

Excellent negotiation, protocol awareness and diplomatic skills

Preferred candidate qualifications, membership & experience

Full Grade 12 Certificate

Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Media, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations or other related fields.

Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication

Minimum of 3 years work experience

Location; Kabwe