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Vacancy

Communications Officer – Southern Africa

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reports to (function): Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Global Support Office (GSO)

Location: Remote – South Africa (with regular travel within South Africa, Angola and Mozambique)

# of direct Reports (subordinates): 0

# of positions: 1

Job Description last updated/ by: 4 April 2025

Overview

The Communications Officer – Southern Africa plays a key role in capturing, shaping, and amplifying
the stories of ForAfrika’s work across South Africa, Angola and Mozambique. This role is responsible
for collecting and developing impactful, evidence-based narratives and multimedia content that reflect
the voices of communities we serve and showcase the effectiveness of our programmes to donors,
media, and global stakeholders.

This is a dynamic and field-focused role, ideally suited to a self-motivated communications professional
with a strong background in humanitarian or development storytelling. The Communications Officer
must have a deep understanding of the Southern African context, excellent writing skills, and a sharp
eye for ethical, authentic storytelling.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Content Development

  • Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact
    across Southern Africa.
  • Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with
    external audiences, including donors and media.
  • Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy
    goals.

2. Field Communications and Deployment

  • Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and
    safe content gathering trips.
  • Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories,
    interviews, photography, and videography).
  • Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully
    and accurately.

3. Media Engagement and Brand Visibility
  • Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media outlets.
  • Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the Southern
    Africa region.
  • Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external communications.
4. Capacity Building and Support
  • Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best practices.
  • Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent
    messaging and content quality.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or
    development organisations.
  • Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent
    experience will also be considered.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments.
  • Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across Southern Africa.
  • High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or
    similar content creation tools preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging environments.
  • High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.

Special Requirements

  • This position is open to candidates based in southern Africa who are able to travel to Angola
    and Mozambique with ease.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their work.

How to apply

If you are passionate about joining our mission and meet the qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply. Click the link below to submit your application:

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© 2025 | For Afrika to Thrive (Registration Number: 2010/025117/10) is a multi-national public charity with a global reach. We have affiliate offices in:
• South Africa (ForAfrika South Africa NPC, Registration Number: 1983/011022/08, NPO Number: 052-455-NPO, PBO Number: 130000144)
• United Kingdom (ForAfrika UK, England and Wales Registered Charity Number: 1050992, Scotland: SC043643)
• USA (ForAfrika USA, EIN: 38-2726350)
• Canada (Canada ForAfrika, Charity Number: 865982573 RR 0001)
• Germany (ForAfrika Deutschland e.V., Tax Number: 99019/38930)
• Switzerland (Stiftung Schweiz ForAfrika, Registration Number: CHE-114.509.322)
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