Communications Officer at ACRE Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Content Development
• Support the planning and execution of integrated, multi-channel content strategies.
• Draft, edit, and refine high-quality written materials including blog posts, reports, newsletters, press releases, internal communications, press kits, and success stories.
• Collaborate closely with program teams to translate field activities and technical information into compelling visual and written stories.
• Ensure consistency and alignment with organizational brand guidelines across all communication outputs.
• Visual Content Creation
• Design engaging graphics for digital and print materials, including social media, reports, presentations, brochures, and campaign assets.
• Develop infographics and visual storytelling materials that simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Maintain adherence to brand standards in all visual content produced.
• Photography and Videography
• Capture high-quality photos and videos during field activities, corporate engagements, and events.
• Plan, film, and edit both short-form and long-form video content for social media, websites, donor communications, and campaigns.
• Produce human-centered stories, testimonials, and impact videos.
• Maintain and organize a digital asset library for photos and videos.
• Digital and Social Media Support
• Develop platform-specific visual content for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Support execution of digital campaigns through multimedia storytelling.
• Monitor audience engagement and recommend improvements to enhance content performance.
• Events and Corporate Communications
• Provide photography and videography support during events, launches, workshops, and conferences.
• Support live content capture and post-event content packaging and dissemination.
• Operations and Project Implementation
• Provide operational support across business functions as required.
• Support project implementation activities including field visits, trainings, and administrative coordination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a communications, multimedia, or related role.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, photography, and video production with a strong portfolio.
• Experience managing social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g., Canva, Buffer, Hootsuite).
• Experience in preparing professional PowerPoint presentations and donor-facing materials.
• Experience in agricultural development, risk management, or climate resilience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in French is an added advantage.