Creative Director

NTU is preparing a proposal for: “EU - Zambia Global Gateway” and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is to position the EU as a trusted and reliable partner in Zambia.

Location: Lusaka, Zambia.

Duration: The intended start date is 13/10/2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

Key Expert: Creative Director

☝️ Qualifications and skills:

* Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field, or in absence of the above, an undergraduate degree in the above mentioned disciplines, with an additional 5 years relevant professional experience over and above the relevant professional experience listed below.
* Demonstrated creative proficiency in graphic design, multimedia production and an advanced understanding of design principles.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language.

☝️ General professional experience:

* At least 7 years’ experience in creative leadership roles within advertising agencies, marketing departments or related fields.
* Proven track record of successful campaign development and execution.
* Experience managing creative teams and a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour, with the ability to translate insights into creative strategies.

☝️ Specific professional experience:

* At least 5 years of brand development experience including direct involvement in the development and evolution of brand identities for large organisations.
* At least 5 years of experience in conceptualizing and overseeing the execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, print and experiential components.
* At least 5 years proven experience in creating digital content, social media campaigns, and a deep understanding of online user behaviour.
* At least 5 years of experience in managing creative budgets effectively, optimizing resources to achieve maximum impact.
* Demonstrated success in engaging with clients, understanding their objectives, and presenting creative solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
* Experience in the implementation of EU communication and visibility, including the management of the EU’s public image as well as experience working in Zambia will be an added advantage.
* Expert should be based in Zambia.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [email protected]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.