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Empower smallholder farmers and build your communications career with One Acre Fund Zambia
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Location
Kabwe, Zambia
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Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Join One Acre Fund, an organization dedicated to increasing the prosperity of smallholder farmers across Africa. Since 2006, we have been providing vital agricultural services to over 1 million farmers, improving their crop yields by 50%. Our team of 8,000+ brings diverse expertise to our operations in six core African countries, aiming to revolutionize farm productivity and fight poverty.
Role Summary:Lead the communications function for One Acre Fund Zambia, enhancing the program's reputation and impact.Engage in risk management and media relations to support One Acre Fund's mission.Generate high-quality content and provide leadership support within the organization.Network to create allies and champions for the program's accelerated growth.
Role Requirements:Minimum of 3 years' experience in communication, journalism, or related fields.Understanding of Zambia's media landscape and proficiency in media pitching.Proven project management skills.Competence in photography (manual) and videography.
Application Process Details:Open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia only.Hiring on a rolling basis—apply early to increase your chances.One Acre Fund does not charge fees at any stage of the interview process.Communications from One Acre Fund will always come from an official @oneacrefund.org email address.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
The Role The communications specialist role is an essential part of One Acre Fund Zambia's external relations team. You will help build external reputation through risk management, media relations, production of high-quality content and leadership support in Zambia. You will lead the communications function within the One Acre Fund Zambia while creating allies and champions for the program to help accelerate the work and impact of the organization.
Job Requirements 3+ years of experience in communication, journalism, broadcast production, public relations or related fields. With an understanding of the Zambia media landscape and experience in pitching stories to media. You are experienced in project management. Well developed photography (manual photography) and videography skills.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off.
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia. Application Deadline 01 December 2024. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ oneacrefund.org address.
