SADC Communications & PR Officer Jobs

JOB PURPOSE

• This role acts as the main contact for communications and public relations in SADC program areas. It involves creating, managing, and sharing reliable content from the field. The position connects local governments, partners, community groups, and the head office. This ensures that Peace Parks’ work is seen, accurate, and trusted at regional and global levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Find and use media chances to highlight government partners. This builds their trust and strengthens Peace Parks’ ties with them.
• Review data from monitoring, evaluation, and learning to spot chances for stories from the field and media outreach based on facts.
• Record, write, and prepare field stories for donors, media, and partners.
• Develop and maintain ties with local and regional media.
• Help plan and run press trips, donor visits, and visits from high-level groups.
• Offer initial support for crisis communications in the field, and pass issues to head office when needed.
• Make sure visibility needs for partners and stakeholders are met every time.
• Train and guide local field staff in basic communications, media skills, and photography.
• Work closely with head office teams on matching stories, PR plans, visual messages, filming needs, and sharing content.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 7–10 years of experience in media, journalism, or communications. Experience in non-governmental organizations or field work is preferred.
• Degree in communications, journalism, media studies, or a related field.
• Strong skills in writing and editing. English is required; knowledge of Portuguese or French is a plus.
• Proven skills in handling press relations and creating high-quality media content.
• Good at taking photos and videos in tough field conditions.
• Excellent at building relationships and showing cultural awareness.
• Ability to work well across different teams and roles.
• Willing to travel a lot and work under pressure in remote areas.