Public Relations & Community Liaison Officer x1

ole Overview: To Manage community relations with government and other regulatory stakeholders at assigned location. Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and measurement of sustainability and corporate social responsibility programmes at assigned Plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in providing input on external relations, policy, strategy, and implementation and assess the need for new policies and/ or changes to the sustainability plan and offer recommendations

Interface with the government, other agencies, or the general public on sustainability-related matters

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community as well as government and regulatory stakeholders

Assist to coordinate the implementation of approved corporate social responsibility and community development initiatives at all sites

Assisting in external communication and advise managers on internal communication

Track and analyze plant expenditure on corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives for input into relevant reports

Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws of area

Skills & Personal Attributes

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.

Good communication 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 5 years work experience

Location; Ndola