Mission and objectivesThe Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts (MYSA) is responsible for the development and implementation of Youth, Sport, and Arts development programmes to facilitate realization of their full potential and contribute to their physical and mental well-being. Following the change of Government on 12th August 2021, Parliament issued a Government Gazette Notice number 1123 in September 2021 which spelled out the mandates of the realigned Ministries including the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts. The Department of Arts Development was created for the first time as a separate department in the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Arts. Zambia has never had a National Arts Policy in its history and therefore the Arts Sector has not only lacked policy guidance but has also been uncoordinated. This has led to minimal impact of the arts sector and its growth in the country to be stunted. The realignment of the Ministry is envisioned to give the arts sector the needed attention for its transformation to a level to which it could effectively contribute to the Gross Domestic Product of the country meaningfully.
Context The Ngoma Awards serve as a prestigious platform for showcasing artistic excellence across both traditional and contemporary genres. Their primary aim is to recognize, celebrate, and honour outstanding achievements in the arts, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the creative sector. The 20th Edition of the Ngoma Awards will take place on 11th December 2025 at Ciela Pleasure Resort in Chongwe, Lusaka Province, Zambia. This milestone event is particularly significant as it adopts a regional outlook by introducing the Regional Artist Award, which will extend recognition to artists from all 16 SADC member states. This expansion not only positions Zambia as a regional leader in the creative arts but also reinforces its identity as a hub of artistic excellence. It underscores the nationโs commitment to placing creativity at the core of its values and principles, while strengthening regional collaboration within the creative sector.
Task DescriptionOnline Volunteers will play a key role in promoting the Ngoma Awards by supporting digital engagement print media and outreach efforts. Their responsibilities include: โข Promoting the event across assigned social media platforms using provided hashtags, materials, and official messaging. โข Creating and share engaging content such as posts, videos, stories, and graphics to encourage public voting for nominated candidates in the respective countries. โข Promoting ticket sales as directed by the event organizers. โข Engaging with creative communities and followers, responding to queries, and actively promoting the Ngoma Awards. โข Amplifying official content from Ngoma Awards platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) using personal social media influence. โข Track basic engagement analytics, including likes, shares, comments, and registrations, and reporting on reach and impact. โข Attending virtual check-ins with the Ngoma Awards digital team to align on messaging and receive campaign updates. โข Promoting artists from assigned SADC countries through social media and digital platforms. โข Supporting the nomination process for the Regional Artist Award. โข Work with local media including print and digital to share content on the Ngoma.
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