JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is inviting applications for the two (02) positions namely the Director General and Director Corporate Communication. The details for each position is given below:
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR GENERAL (IBA 01)
1.0 ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
a) Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Business Administration/Public administration/Law or its equivalent from recognised University/Institution.
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Business Administration/Public administration/Law or equivalent from a recognised University/Institution.
- Member of a relevant Professional Body.
b) Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
- 10 years’ post qualification work experience at senior management level in equivalent broadcasting organizations or subsidiary set-ups;
- In-depth understanding of the broadcasting sector and related institutions;
- Demonstrable experience around change management, business transformation, public sector management, broadcasting sector restructuring and organizational culture transformation;
- Experience in mobilising resources through strategic partnership with Development Fund Institutions (DFIs), donor community, Licensees, equity houses and the private sector.
- Excellent commercial and business acumen and sound understanding of the Zambian broadcasting sector.
c) Skill Specifications:
- Good and proven leadership skills;
- Relationship building and stakeholder management;
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written and presentational;
- Analytical and problem –solving skills with excellent financial analysis skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Team player who does not trust himself only, he/she allows other staff play their role.
- Team builder and believes all stakeholders’ contributions are necessary; and
- Proactive and ability to see the “bigger picture”.
d) Personal Attributes:
- High standards of integrity and morality;
- High levels of interest and support of gender and equality;
- Willing to learn new things and skills;
- Passionate about setting high standards of excellence;
- Reliable and trustworthy person; and
- A driver of the vision of Independent Broadcasting Authority.
2.0 WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office work environment.
- Use of computers and other office equipment.
- Concentration and analysis.
- Time keeper while managing tight deadlines.
- Involves dealing with political Office holders.
- Involves dealing with a lot of Licensees scattered in the ten (10) regions of Zambia.
- Involves local institutions and international institutions in the broadcasting sector.
- Stressful, may require work-life balance.
The closing date for receiving applications is 10th November, 2023.
Mark your application envelope with the position being applied for, Example “Director General”.
Applications should be addressed to: delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices to:
The Chairperson
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
Applications can be sent by mail to the above address or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices or sent via Email: boardchairperson@iba.org.zm
NOTE: Full Job listing can be downloaded from:
www.iba.org.zm/downloads/JOB ADVERT DG NOVEMBER 2023.pdf
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATION (IBA 02)
1.0 ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
a) Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Journalism from recognized University/Institution.
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognised University/Institution.
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Public Relation and Communications (ZIPRC).
b) Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
- At least ten (10) years relevant post qualification experience, of which three (3) years MUST be at Management level.
- In-depth understanding of the broadcasting sector and related institutions;
- Demonstrable experience around change management, public sector management;
c) Skill Specifications:
- Effective communication skill;
- Analytical and problem solving skills;
- Good planning and organizational skill and
- Computer literate.
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Team player who does not trust himself only, he/she allows other staff play their role.
- Proactive and ability to see the “bigger picture”.
d) Personal Attributes:
- High standards of integrity and morality;
- High levels of interest and support of gender and equality;
- Willing to learn new things and skills;
- Passionate about setting high standards of excellence;
- Reliable and trustworthy person; and
- A driver of the vision of Independent Broadcasting Authority.
2.0 WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office work environment.
- Use of computers and other office equipment.
- Concentration and analysis.
- Time keeper while managing tight deadlines.
- Involves dealing with political Office holders.
- Involves dealing with a lot of Licensees scattered in the ten (10) regions of Zambia.
- Involves local institutions and international institutions in the broadcasting sector.
- Stressful, may require work-life balance.
The closing date for receiving applications is 10th November, 2023.
Mark your application envelope with the position being applied for, Example “Director Corporate Communication”.
Applications should be addressed to: delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices to:
The Chairperson
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
Applications can be sent by mail to the above address or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices or sent via Email: boardchairperson@iba.org.zm
NOTE: Full Job listing can be downloaded from:
www.iba.org.zm/downloads/JOB ADVERT 2 DIRECTOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATION NOVEMBER 2023.pdf