Corporate Affairs Officer

Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products. The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position in the Corporate Affairs Department to be based at Nakambala. CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER x 1 This position reports to the Stakeholder Relations Manager. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Key Responsibilities Receive community relations guidance and advise on community stakeholder relations insights from Manager. (insert as appropriate) Serve as conduit between the Zambia Sugar & external party be it, Communities or any External Stakeholders. Assist in the development of in country integrated reputation management strategies in conjunction with the relevant Manager. Develop and Implement community engagement strategic communications plan for effective stakeholder relations. Sustain positive relationships with community members, non-profit organizations, and fellow employees in order to cultivate a favourable operating climate for the operations of the business. Assist the Manager in providing direction for services framework, policies, tools, governance, and minimum standards to internal stakeholders. Act as a first point of contact for general stakeholder queries to related issues pertinent to stakeholder/community relations needs. Coordinate community stakeholder engagement, including local political representatives and community leaders. Support the manager in initiating and developing the business case for key community projects, ensuring required outcomes are delivered. Ensure community activities and initiatives at the entities are managed within budget. Support in identifying and managing media relations opportunities with local publications in order to strengthen brand presence in the relevant communities. Support the daily operations of the Corporate Affairs department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all activities. Engage with the various departments to ensure smooth operations of assignments. Comply with the Company procures and standards when implementing any action on behalf of the Company. Promote and adhere to Zambia Sugar’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABC). Execute any other work that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Finance, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Community Relations, Community Development, Commerce or equivalent. Preferably 2-3 years’ related experience in a similar role with a demonstrable track record. The role is an onsite position based at Nakambala estate. The individual will support the