Senior Media Liaison Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for disseminating information and act as the spokesperson for the National Assembly of Zambia;
• Developing and implementing media relations strategies in support of the National Assembly’s communication objectives;
• Building and maintaining productivity relationships with print, broadcast and digital media organizations;
• Coordinating media coverage of parliamentary proceedings, committee activities, official events and other institutional programmes;
• Preparing and distributing press releases, media advisories, statements and other media communication materials;
• Organising press conferences, media briefings, interviews and other public communication events;
• Monitoring media coverage relating to Parliament and preparing media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Managing media accreditation and facilitating access to parliamentary events in accordance with established procedures;
• Maintaining media databases and communication records; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including English;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field from a recognised institution; and
• Master’s degree is an added advantage;
• Minimum of (5) years relevant post-qualification experience, at least two (2) of which should be at supervisory level; and
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRAC).
• All qualifications for all positions advertised must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for disseminating information and act as the spokesperson for the National Assembly of Zambia;
• Developing and implementing media relations strategies in support of the National Assembly’s communication objectives;
• Building and maintaining productivity relationships with print, broadcast and digital media organizations;
• Coordinating media coverage of parliamentary proceedings, committee activities, official events and other institutional programmes;
• Preparing and distributing press releases, media advisories, statements and other media communication materials;
• Organising press conferences, media briefings, interviews and other public communication events;
• Monitoring media coverage relating to Parliament and preparing media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Managing media accreditation and facilitating access to parliamentary events in accordance with established procedures;
• Maintaining media databases and communication records; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

• Media relations strategies development and implementation
• Relationship building with media organizations
• Media coverage coordination
• Press release and media communication material preparation
• Event organization (press conferences, briefings, interviews)
• Media monitoring and analysis
• Media accreditation management
• Database and records maintenance

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including English;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree is an added advantage;
• Minimum of (5) years relevant post-qualification experience, at least two (2) of which should be at supervisory level;
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRAC).
• All qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, clearly indicating three (3) traceable referees, including their contact details, should be submitted and addressed to:

The Hon. Madam Speaker
National Assembly
Parliament Buildings
P.O Box31299
LUSAKA

The closing date of receipt of applications is 4th September, 2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.