Marketing and CommunicationsFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
About the Role
The Africa Communications Assistant will support the promotion of a compelling narrative around Habitat’s work in Africa, in line with organizational communications standards and brand guidelines, and in coordination with key internal stakeholders. This includes providing communications support for partnerships, advocacy, and programs across the region. The role will work with country office communications representatives to support the rollout of communications plans and materials.
The Assistant will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Africa Area Office and the global communications team. As part of the Africa communications team, the role will also support and manage digital and social media engagement across regional channels, ensuring Habitat’s work in Africa is effectively positioned online.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Narratives: In partnership with the Africa programs team, support to shape and deliver regional narratives that support fundraising, advocacy, and program priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
Content Gathering: Support content gathering as part of developing compelling stories and assets that reflect impact and meet the needs of key stakeholders (fundraising, advocacy, and programs).
Digital Channels: Support website content management and manage regional social media channels to strengthen engagement, visibility, and audience growth.
Brand Alignment: Help in reinforcing Habitat’s brand standards by supporting review and editing of communications materials (stories, photos, videos, etc.) to ensure consistency and quality.
Coordinating Opportunities: Support in coordinating communications opportunities across the region, including media engagement, partnerships visibility, and campaign rollouts.
Event Planning: Support planning and execution of communications for regional events including branding, photography, and post-event storytelling.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
Experience: 3 years of experience in communications or a related area.
Preferred Experience: Previous nonprofit experience, experience with development communication, and experience supporting communications efforts in the Africa region.
Digital Platforms: Knowledge of content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc.) and experience with HTML are a plus.
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