YEFFA Communications and Engagement Officer

Information about the Role

The YEFFA Communications and Engagement Officer is responsible for leading the communications, branding, and storytelling functions for the Youth Employment for Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) Program. The role ensures consistent, compelling, and aligned communication of AGRA’s youth employment narrative, successes, and impact across the 10 YEFFA countries. The ideal candidate will be embedded within the Portfolio Management Hub (PMH) and matrixed to the Communications, Innovation, and External Affairs (CIEA) Division. S/he will manage YEFFA-specific communications, visibility, and partner engagement, curate success stories, coordinate media relations, and strengthen AGRA’s youth employment brand presence across digital, national, and continental platforms.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Implement a YEFFA-specific communications and visibility plan in alignment with AGRA’s brand architecture and Mastercard Foundation guidelines. Ensure consistent messaging and strategic visibility across 10 countries and the continental pillar.
• Leadership Support: Support the Director – GYI and Program Leads in developing communication briefs, talking points, and presentations for high-level engagements.
• Content Production: Lead the production of the YEFFA annual impact communication package, including the Employment Impact Report, policy briefs, and success stories. Curate and document youth impact stories, partner highlights, and grantee case studies showcasing innovation, gender inclusion, and decent work outcomes.
• Multimedia & Design: Coordinate design, branding, and multimedia content development for events, publications, and digital campaigns.
• Knowledge Sharing: Work with the Knowledge and Learning team to translate program results and lessons into compelling, accessible communication materials.
• Media & Donor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, creative agencies, and donor communication teams. Serve as the focal point for Mastercard Foundation under YEFFA.
• Campaigns & Outreach: Coordinate youth-centered visibility campaigns, social media storytelling, and content showcasing YEFFA’s contributions to inclusive job creation.
• Coordination: Support AGRA’s Country Teams in developing localized communication materials and represent YEFFA in external engagements and partnership events.
• Management & Reporting: Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets. Maintain a communications tracker and visibility log. Produce monthly and quarterly reports summarizing activities and engagement analytics.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Certifications: Certification in Digital Communications or Strategic Brand Management is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within international development, agriculture, or youth programs.
• Donor Relations: Proven ability to develop strategies for multi-country donor-funded programs and experience in donor reporting (preferably Mastercard Foundation or Gates Foundation).
• Skills: Strong content development (writing, storytelling, photo/video coordination), excellent interpersonal and digital engagement skills, and a strong understanding of Africa’s agrifood context.
• Analytical Ability: Capability to analyze media coverage and digital engagement using analytics tools to improve messaging.

How to Apply

If you believe you are a fit for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV (including your email and telephone contact information) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number COMMS/YEFFA/05/2026 on the subject line of the application email.