Regional Communication Officer at Zizi Afrique Foundation

Reporting to the CEO, you will be tasked with the successful implementation of the RELI Africa communications strategy and plans for the RELI projects by ensuring the right content is sought, developed, and distributed to relevant audiences. The role will contribute to the building of a progressive communication culture that supports RELI’s internal and external communication strategy and creating an integrated organization with a strong brand identity shared across all staffs and programs. You will collaborate with program teams in Regional and Country chapters to create high-quality and engaging content, such as videos, photos, and written material. In addition, you will be an active member of the team, contributing to internal knowledge sharing, best practice development and team engagement. This is a great opportunity to use your existing team engagement and technical skills, while growing your capabilities within a rapidly growing organisation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years’ professional experience working in development communications.
• Experience working with communication for an NGO/INGO or similar.
• Experience working with different media platforms, digital, social media, printed etc.
• Experience in photography and filming.
• Advanced written and spoken knowledge in professional English.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.
• working skills including use of software like canva among others
• Experience working with WordPress and mail chimp.
• Knowledge of media monitoring will be an added advantage.
• Established network and capacity to maintain strategic relationships with media and partners.
• Experience producing content for external and internal audiences.
• Ability to work independently with high level of confidence and confidentiality.
• Membership or affiliation to a relevant professional network.