Communication Officer & Driver

11 Aug 2026 Communication Officer & Driver at International Crane Foundation

• Develop, implement, and maintain the joint communications strategy for the KaF-Wild and KaF-Adapt projects in collaboration with the Project Management Unit, implementing partners, and sub-grantees. • Lead media relations by building and maintaining relationships with traditional and digital media, coordinating media interviews, press conferences, speaking engagements, and promoting the visibility of the GEF partnership. • Develop and produce high-quality communications and marketing materials, ensuring compliance with ICF editorial, graphic, branding standards, and the GEF Communication and Visibility Policy. • Support digital communications by creating and sharing compelling stories for the ICF website and social media platforms, monitoring online content, and providing appropriate responses and guidance. • Coordinate communications for project events and oversee photography, videography, and other multimedia requirements in collaboration with the External Affairs Team and project staff. • Prepare and publish newsletters and communication products, including the GEF quarterly newsletter and the ICF Africa quarterly newsletter, highlighting project activities, achievements, and lessons learned. • Develop, maintain, and archive communication resources, including publications, press releases, media coverage, photographs, audio-visual materials, digital assets, and web content. • Prepare annual communications work plans and budgets, monitor implementation, and provide communications inputs to project reports, Steering Committee papers, Technical Committee papers, and other donor reporting requirements. • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. • Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in communications, media relations, marketing, or public relations. Experience with an NGO, particularly a conservation organization, is an added advantage. • Excellent written and verbal communication, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong command of English. • Experience in digital communications, social media, graphic design, photography, or videography. Video editing skills are an added advantage. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with digital communication and media platforms. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining professionalism and integrity.