Communications & Fundraising Officer

Play it Forward Zambia (PFZ) is seeking a creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Livingstone, Zambia. The Communications & Fundraising Officer will play a key role in bringing our work to life through compelling stories, photography, video and digital communications, while supporting fundraising campaigns, donor engagement and partnerships. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, finding great stories and creating engaging content that inspires people to support our work.

Background 

Play it Forward Zambia is a non-profit organisation and football club that uses sport as a platform to create opportunities for young people. We work closely with our UK-registered charity, Play it Forward.

Our mission is to empower young Zambians to develop sustainable livelihoods through quality education, health and football programmes. We work with over 1,500 young people each year through initiatives including education, health and wellbeing, digital skills, mentoring, employment support and football. Our support on and off the pitch helps young people develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed in school, the workforce and in life.

Zambia NGO Registration No.: 120170010072 

Job Details

Location: Play it Forward Office, Livingstone, Zambia

Type: Full-time 

Contract: 1-year rolling contract, subject to a 3-month probation

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Head of Programmes

To be successful in this role you will be a creative and confident communicator with a passion for storytelling. You will regularly visit our programmes and football activities to capture stories, photographs and videos and will work closely with PFZ's Football Media Officer to coordinate content.

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Great writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Creative photography and videography skills.
• Experience creating content for social media.
• Proficient in Canva or similar design software, or willing to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to use your own initiative.
• Good computer and digital skills.
• Confident working with young people, staff, supporters and partners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communications

Key Deliverable: Effectively communicate our story and engage our supporters.

• Develop and deliver an engaging social media content calendar.
• Regularly visit programmes and football activities to capture stories, photographs and videos.
• Create content for, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Write and edit newsletters, website stories and supporter communications.
• Work closely with PFZ's Football Media Officer to coordinate content and share stories and creative assets.
• Maintain a library of photographs, videos, testimonials and case studies.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across our communications.
• Support PR and media opportunities to increase awareness of our work.
• Ensure safeguarding and appropriate consent procedures are followed when creating content.

2. Fundraising 

Key Deliverable: Support fundraising activities that generate income for our work. 

• Support the development and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Create engaging fundraising content, stories and campaign updates.
• Support donor communications and demonstrate the impact of their support.
• Help collect stories, photographs and information for funding applications and reports.
• Identify local fundraising, corporate and partnership opportunities.
• Develop creative ideas for fundraising and raising PFZ's profile.
• Support the organisation of fundraising events and supporter activities.

3. Events Management

Key Deliverable: Support events that engage supporters, raise awareness and generate income. 

• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising and community events.
• Coordinate event communications and promotion.
• Capture photographs, videos and stories from events.
• Support volunteers, partners and suppliers where required.
• Maintain a communications and events calendar.

How to apply

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience to strengthen our team.

Please submit your CV, cover letter and a personal video, presentation or examples of previous social media/content work (maximum 3 minutes where applicable) to workwithus@play-itforward.org

Application deadline: 5th October 2026. Due to the high number of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To learn more about our work, visit play-itforward.org

Play it Forward is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo background checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and beneficiaries.