Communications Officer

IFAW

Harare, ZimbabweFull-timeOpen Till 8 April 2026

Job Description

IFAW seeks a Communications Officer to develop and implement communication strategies that promote awareness of IFAW's projects and campaigns in Zimbabwe. The successful candidate will have strong creative writing and story-telling skills and the self-confidence and responsibility to work independently. A good understanding of regional media and an existing network of media contacts is essential to leverage positive earned media coverage of IFAW's activities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a calendar to ensure regular field trips to IFAW Zimbabwe projects for story mining
content gathering and to develop working relationships with key staff. \nSupport the Africa Director to develop and manage a strategic communications plan for IFAW Zimbabwe. \nDevelop strategic communications plans
including branding and media opportunities for major donors. \nWork with international communications colleagues to develop media pitches for key foreign media. \nSet up a roster of monthly calls with key staff at each IFAW project and partner project and report out of these meetings to senior communications staff and content director. \nWork closely with IFAW partners to ensure a steady flow of stories
photographs
and social media content for Communications. \nDevelop
maintain
and share a detailed editorial calendar of proposed stories with deadlines for delivery
for use across all IFAW channels
to include written articles
video
and photography. \nDeliver well-written
engaging stories
blogs
news updates
and press releasesapproved for useto a fixed deadline. \nEnsure at least one post per Zimbabwe project
per month on each of IFAW's projects or activities on the IFAW Africa channelsthis can include video. \nWork with international Comms colleagues to support outreach
including coordinating visits
by celebrities and social media influencers \nWork with IFAW's social media team to identify social media posts suitable for international pages. \nDevelop and maintain a media list of key regional journalists (local and foreign correspondents) with the intention of promoting IFAW's leadership role in conservation
community development
and climate change via earned media coverage. \nIdentify and ensure the contracts of at least two photographers
videographers and writer are maintained in each country in Zimbabwe. \nManage content gathering visits by contracted photographers and videographers. \nDaily monitoring of regional and international media to stay abreast of trends
interest
and opportunities for opportunities to involve IFAW via comment/thought leadership opportunities. \nSupport IFAW contracted media partners
as necessary. \nFacilitate visits from donors
media
brand ambassadors
influencers
and staff to IFAW projectsincluding drafting itineraries and managing logistics. \nEnsure all IFAW projects are on brand and that signage remains in good ordermanage local suppliers. \nPlan
implement and monitor allocated budgets. \nConsolidate IFAW ZW Annual report.

Requirements

Degree in communications
journalism or equivalent preferred with five years of experience in media and communications
including strategic communications planning (internal and external audiences)
implementation
and evaluation. \nCommitment to environmental conservation; and knowledge of the key role players including non-Governmental organisations such as ZimParks
and the conservation community. \nExcellent knowledge and understanding of Zimbabwe media in all its forms including print
broadcast and social media
and international media professionals based in Zimbabwe. \nAn understanding of and commitment to wildlife conservation
community engagement
and climate change. \nAn understanding of the political environment in Zimbabwe
and Southern Africa including key role players. \nAbility to film and present short video stories for social media will be an advantage. \nExperience of scheduling and budgeting. \nAbility to lead and work as part of a team. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to be creative and innovative. \nAbility to plan strategically and to prioritise projects. \nComputer literate -standard office applications including word processing and internet communications.

Benefits

Hiring range is $51
000 - $62
000 USD

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