Communications and Advocacy Officer

About the role

HER Future Foundation is looking for a Communications and Advocacy Officer to promote its mission through strategic campaigns that raise awareness and drive policy change. The role mobilizes support for girls' education, gender equality, youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, climate action and community development, and bridges the organization's work with the public.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a communications and advocacy plan using digital platforms, print media and community engagement channels.
• Produce press releases, newsletters, social media updates, success stories and visual reports.
• Direct advocacy efforts with government officials, legislators, media outlets and community leaders to advance gender equality and girls' education policies.
• Oversee the website and social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, X) in line with donor visibility standards.
• Cultivate media relationships by pitching stories, coordinating press events and answering press inquiries.
• Create advocacy resources such as policy briefs, infographics and campaign toolkits.
• Track media trends, evaluate campaign effectiveness and report communication metrics to the Board and funders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic communications, public relations or advocacy in the non-profit or development sector.
• Track record of engaging policymakers, government bodies and community leaders to influence public policy.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and experience as a media spokesperson.

Required skills

• Strong writing and storytelling ability for various media formats.
• Social media management and knowledge of donor reporting requirements.
• Ability to design policy briefs and visual aids.
• Analytical skills to monitor media coverage, measure campaign impact and report on key performance indicators.