Communications Officer

Role Purpose:

Working within a highly focused team, the Communications Officer will work closely with the STEEP Project coordinator, providing editorial, strategic, creative and operational support across the STEEP Project. He or she will play a key role in ensuring our communications are both influential and informative for the full range of our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication strategy to enhance project visibility and engagement.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all project communications.
• Create compelling stories, case studies, and impact reports showcasing project success.
• Document and share testimonials from trainees, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Engage with media outlets to promote STEEP’s activities and milestones.
• Draft press releases, articles, and opinion pieces to highlight key achievements.
• Manage social media platforms, ensuring regular updates and audience engagement.
• Develop digital campaigns to promote awareness of gender equality in STEM.
• Coordinate outreach activities to amplify community voices and promote project participation.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Provide communication support for field visits, training sessions, and workshops.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information through newsletters, emails, and project updates.
• Track and analyze the impact of communication initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Design graphics, infographics, and promotional materials for digital and print media.
• Development of visual content, including photos and videos, for storytelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication**,** Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling content.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing strategies.
• Experience in graphic design using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva.
• Knowledge of video production and editing for storytelling and digital campaigns.
• Ability to engage with media outlets, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote project visibility.
• Strong understanding of branding, messaging, and strategic communication for development programs.
• Experience in organizing events, workshops, and public relations campaigns.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to measure the impact of communication efforts.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of gender equality and STEM education programs is an added advantage

Our commitment to safeguarding

CAPYEI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of young persons. CAPYEI expects all and volunteers (m/w) to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.