OLIVER NZALA

Corporate Communications Manager , Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia

I am an enthusiastic person who wants to impart my knowledge, initiatives, experience and skills in a progressive organization to contribute effectively and efficiently towards the fulfilment of its set goals. I was also want to be part of a vibrant organization that is ready to utilize my academic and professional qualifications and interpersonal skills to the fullest.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
Professional Experience:

Oliver Nzala is the Corporate Communications Manager at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). He has worked as a Television Producer and Presenter for the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) before joining ZRA as a Corporate Affairs Officer. He went on to become the Senior Corporate Communications Officer. He is responsible for Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Branding and Advertising and managing Stakeholder relations between the Authority and its publics in order to foster mutual relations and achieve tax compliance. He has vast experience in strategic corporate communications, public relations, media relations, policy analysis and is also a columnist for the Zambia Daily Mail Newspaper.
Oliver has a Master of International Relations and Development and a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree among other qualifications. He has also published a journal titled ‘A Review of Zambia’s Economic Diplomacy with a Special Focus on Zambia-China Relations 2010-2018.

Education:

-2019 - Master of International Relations and Development - Mulungushi University
-2009 - Bachelor of Mass Communication - University of Zambia
-2002 - Grade 12 School Certificate - Mukasa Minor Seminary Secondary School
-2020 - Specialized Training on Emerging Issues in The WTO and International -Indian Institute of Foreign Trade- India
-2019 - Certificate in Customs Basic Course - Zambia Revenue Authority
-2017 - Certificate in Strategic Communications and Public Relations - International School of Communication – United Arab Emirates
-2015 - Certificate in Diplomatic Studies, Public Relations and Protocol - Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies
-2010 - Certificate in TV Documentary Production - Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting Institute - Malaysia
-2007 - Certificate in Foreign Reporting - University of Helsinki- Finland

Affiliations and Achievements:

-Developed a communication strategy for Zambia Revenue Authority
-Developed a communication strategy for the Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board (HELSB)
-Successfully met all communication targets for three consecutives
-Oversaw the production of radio/ television programs by organizing staff and content to appear on these programs.
-International Relations and Communications Columnist for the Zambia Daily Mail Newspaper

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Zambia