Alliance For a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA)
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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