Requirements**

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Journalism, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Certification in Digital Communications or Strategic Brand Management will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within international development, agriculture, or youth programs.

• Proven ability to develop and execute high-quality communication strategies for multi-country donor-funded programs.

• Experience in donor reporting and branding compliance, preferably with Mastercard Foundation, Gates Foundation, or equivalent partners.

• Strong content development skills, including writing, storytelling, and multimedia coordination (photo/video).

• Experience managing media relations and coordinating communications for large-scale partnerships.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and digital engagement skills with a strong understanding of Africa’s agrifood and youth employment context.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive communications strategies that align with organizational objectives and program priorities.

• Able to effectively integrate messaging across platforms and channels to enhance visibility, influence stakeholder perception, and support program delivery and advocacy goals.

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 the Email** provided**.** Please quote the job reference number COMMS/YEFFA/05/2026 on the subject line of the application email.

• 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 for YEFFA’s objectives, milestones, and results across 10 countries and the continental pillar.

• Support the Director – GYI and Program Leads in developing communication briefs, talking points, and presentations for high-level engagements.

• Lead the production of the YEFFA annual impact communication package, including the YEFFA Employment Impact Report, policy briefs, and success stories.

• Curate and document YEFFA’s youth impact stories, partner highlights, and grantee case studies showcasing innovation, gender inclusion, and decent work outcomes.

• Coordinate design, branding, and multimedia content development for events, publications, and digital campaigns.

• Work with the Knowledge and Learning team to translate program results and lessons into compelling, accessible communication materials.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, creative agencies, and donor communication teams to amplify YEFFA’s impact.

• Serve as the communications focal point for Mastercard Foundation under YEFFA, ensuring all messaging meets brand and compliance standards.

• Coordinate youth-centered visibility campaigns, social media storytelling, and content showcasing YEFFA’s contributions to inclusive job creation.

• Support AGRA’s Country Teams in developing localized communication materials and partner engagement assets.

• Represent YEFFA in key external engagements, communications forums, and partnership events.

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets for all YEFFA communications and visibility activities.

• Maintain a YEFFA communications tracker and visibility log to capture partner acknowledgments and public engagements.

• Produce monthly and quarterly communications reports summarizing visibility activities, media mentions, and engagement analytics.

• Ensure that communication outputs are archived and accessible through AGRA’s knowledge management systems.

• Support event organization and documentation of YEFFA milestones, including the Annual Learning Summit and Regional Showcases.