Communications Officer

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI)
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT STAFF
(OPEN – NATIONAL)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the recruitment of Project Implementation Support Staff. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy.

The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).

The Ministry seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to submit their expression of interest / application for the following two (2) years renewable employment contract:

JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Location: NPCU Lusaka)

JOB PURPOSE:
The Communications Officer will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the communication, visibility, and outreach strategy for TRALARD II Project in collaboration with other staff.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Develop and operationalize a comprehensive Communication and Visibility Strategy in line with TRALARD II objectives, GRZ priorities, and World Bank guidelines;
• Plan and implement outreach activities such as roadshows, exhibitions, and awareness campaigns; including the production of communication materials;
• Support community-based information, education, and communication (IEC) initiatives and ensuring inclusivity for youth, women, and marginalized groups;
• Manage TRALARD II’s website and social media platforms with timely updates and interactive content and facilitating the enhancement of internal communication among NPCU, provincial and district teams, and the implementing partners;
• Establish a communication risk and crisis response framework and coordinating relevant training of media in climate change reporting and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• A Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or related field;
• Minimum seven (7) years progressive experience in communication, media, public relations, or knowledge management, preferably in development projects;
• Minimum five (5) years at a senior management/leadership level managing communication and outreach activities; and
• Experience with donor-funded projects and community engagement (climate change, environment, resilience) is an added advantage.

The attention of interested candidates is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Bank’s policy of conflict of interest.

The Project Implementation Support Personnel will be selected in accordance with the “Government’s Personnel Hiring Procedure” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.

Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and NOTE that: Detailed Terms of References (ToRs) / Job Description for all advertised positions are available and can be accessed from the following website: https://www.mgee.gov.zm

The Permanent Secretary
Attn: The Director – Human Resource and Administration
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Road,
Ridgeway,
P.O. Box 30147
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send their application letters supported with current curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, and other relevant documents by email to: info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm and emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm 

The application should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

The deadline for submission is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.