About ForAfrika

We are the largest African humanitarian and development organisation working to see Africa thrive.

Founded in 1984 in response to a devastation famine in Mozambique, we now operate across the continent, addressing both emergencies and long-term challenges.

We work with local partners to empower communities in transitioning from crisis to prosperity. By addressing the root causes of challenges, building resilience, and fostering self-reliance, we ensure that every African has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.

General Position Summary

The Communications Officer – Southern Africa plays a key role in capturing, shaping, and amplifying the stories of ForAfrika’s work across South Africa, Angola and Mozambique. This role is responsible for collecting and developing impactful, evidence-based narratives and multimedia content that reflect the voices of communities we serve and showcase the effectiveness of our programmes to donors, media, and global stakeholders.

This is a dynamic and field-focused role, ideally suited to a self-motivated communications professional with a strong background in humanitarian or development storytelling. The Communications Officer must have a deep understanding of the Southern African context, excellent writing skills, and a sharp eye for ethical, authentic storytelling.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Content Development

• Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact across Southern Africa.
• Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with external audiences, including donors and media.
• Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy

Field Communications and Deployment

• Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and safe content gathering trips.
• Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories, interviews, photography, and videography).
• Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully and accurately.

Media Engagement and Brand Visibility

• Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media
• Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the Southern Africa region.
• Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external

Capacity Building and Support

• Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best
• Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent messaging and content quality.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or development organisations.
• Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based
• Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across Southern
• High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to
• Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging
• High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s

Special Requirements

• This position is open to candidates based in southern Africa who are able to travel to Angola and Mozambique with ease.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about joining our mission and meet the qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply. Click the link below to submit your application:

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