Communications Officer at SOS Children's Villages

Position Summary

The Communications Officer will play a key role in implementing the organization’s communications and branding strategy to enhance visibility, advocacy, fundraising, and programme impact.

The role focuses on storytelling, digital engagement, media relations, and donor visibility, ensuring consistent and impactful communication across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Develop high-quality communication materials including reports, stories, blogs, and multimedia content
• Produce compelling impact stories and case studies

Digital & Social Media Management

• Manage all social media platforms and website content
• Drive engagement, growth, and visibility through digital strategies

Media Relations

• Build relationships with media houses
• Coordinate press releases, interviews, and media coverage

Donor Visibility & Project Communications

• Support communication for donor-funded projects
• Ensure compliance with branding and visibility requirements

Strategic Communications & Branding

• Strengthen brand consistency across platforms
• Support organizational positioning and reputation management

Event & Advocacy Support

• Coordinate communication for events, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives
• Develop messaging and materials for stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications or media
• Strong writing, storytelling, and digital communication skills
• Experience working in NGOs or development sector is an added advantage
• Proficiency in design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)