Communications Officer

About this role

Value Female Network Africa is seeking a Communications Officer to lead the organisation’s communications, visibility, media engagement, digital content and programme documentation. The role involves strengthening the organisation’s public profile across traditional and digital media, translating programme information into content for diverse audiences, and ensuring ethical, survivor-centered messaging consistent with VFN’s brand. The position focuses on developing and implementing communication plans, managing social media, creating content, and coordinating media relations. It targets someone with experience in communications for NGOs or development work and a commitment to safeguarding and gender equality. The job is based in Osun and aims to support programmes addressing women’s rights, GBV, SRHR, child protection and girls’ education.”

What you would do

• Develop and implement the organisation's communication and visibility strategy and plans.
• Write, edit and proofread content including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and reports.
• Create human-interest stories while protecting dignity and privacy.
• Manage social media platforms and maintain a content calendar; publish content and respond to inquiries.
• Design materials (cards, flyers, reports) and capture/edit photos and videos.
• Keep the website updated and maintain a digital archive of materials.
• Cultivate media relationships and coordinate interviews and coverage.
• Document field activities and produce communication materials for events and campaigns.
• Lead advocacy communication on FGMs, GBV, SRHR, child protection, positive parenting and girls' education.
• Ensure brand consistency and safeguarding in all communications.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor degree or HND in relevant fields (Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, etc.).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in communication, media, PR, digital communication or visibility.
• Experience managing social media platforms and developing content calendars and campaigns.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse audiences; experience with documenting programmes.
• Experience with graphic design, photography and video editing tools.
• Experience communicating on sensitive issues and working with NGOs or development partners preferred.
• Skills in writing, editing, social media analytics, design tools (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video editing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; website content management.
• Attention to detail, time management and ability to meet deadlines; safeguarding awareness.

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