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Senior Communications Officer                 

The African Disability Forum (ADF) is a continental membership organization of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Africa whose vision is to see an inclusive Africa where all persons with disabilities and their families have their rights and voices respected and participate actively in the life of their communities and nations as outlined in the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Disability Rights in Africa (SPADRA) is implemented through a consortium composed of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), African Disability Forum (ADF) and OPDs Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) and Inclusion Africa (IA). The project aims to advance gender and disability rights in Africa, starting by Benin, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia, through the strengthening of OPDs’ capacity, the establishment of cross-disability and mainstream partnerships at both Pan-African and national levels, and the modernization and implementation of legal frameworks at the community level.

The inception and transition phases were completed in December 2024. The main phase, led by ADF, began in January 2025, with the project continuing to focus on its three thematic areas: inclusive education, social protection, and access to justice. The project is financially supported by the Government of Sweden.

Job Summary: To manage the consortium’s (ADF, DIWA and IA) communications to ensure the program is impactful and visible. The person is responsible for ensuring that information and messaging from the consortium effectively reach key stakeholders, including government, donors and community members.

Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, implement and regularly evaluate the communications strategy for the consortium that contributes to the SPADRA objectives.
• Produce media tools such as press releases, promotional communications, videos, infographics, newsletters, etc.
• Provide and produce online content through a variety of social media channels and ADF’s website.
• Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc.) accounts, ensure a consistent, targeted, and impactful message is disseminated that positively build SPADRA/ADF’s image and visibility.
• Work with graphic designers and printers to produce relevant communications materials such as the Annual Report, publications etc.
• In consultation with ADF’s Director for Advocacy and Communications, provide information on ADF and its work to outside groups/individuals when necessary.
• Ensure the dissemination of communications elements of ADF’s advocacy work both in French and English-speaking countries.
• Ensure colleagues are trained in the use of social media for advocacy purposes
• Manage the SPADRA communication platform.
• Assist in the production of ADF reports: Work with program team to get details, especially storytelling.
• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner and in consultation with the Director for Advocacy and Communications.

Job Requirements

• First or second degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related fields.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience for candidates with first degree and four years for those with second degree in communications-related work.
• Knowledge and good understanding of disability rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities and exposure to Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) is an asset.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, deliver results and meet deadlines.
• Language requirements: Fluent in English and French.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point) and experience of using online/virtual communication platforms.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• The position is open to citizens of any African country.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a one-page motivation letter to jobs@adf-secretariat.org with the subject line: Senior Communications Officer Vacancy, by 22 June 2025.

Persons with Disabilities and Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview, no phone calls please.