Job Summary
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. 11.0pt;font-family:" verdana=""> mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana;color:black”>
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
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 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). Support website content management and manage regional social media channels to strengthen engagement, visibility, and audience growth Help in reinforcing Habitat’s brand standards by supporting review and editing of communications materials (stories, photos, videos etc) to ensure consistency and quality Support in coordinating communications opportunities across the region, including media engagement, partnerships visibility, and campaign rollouts. Support planning and execution of communications for regional events including branding, photography and post-event storytelling.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field. 3 years in communications or related area
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience with both technical and non-technical communications. Plans marketing communications campaigns by identifying communications concepts and strategies; coordinating with vendors.
Preferred Requirements
Social media experience. Previous nonprofit experience Experience with development communication Experience supporting communications efforts in the Africa region Knowledge of content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc.) is a plus Experience with HTML is a plus.
Safeguarding
HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
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