Communications and marketing roles
Communications Officer, Digital Content Officer, Social Media Assistant, Outreach and Engagement Officer, Community Relations Coordinator, Public Affairs Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Chief of Communications, Programme Communications Specialist, Marketing Coordinator
Communications and marketing roles
Communications and marketing roles are usually externally oriented, i.e. connecting the organisation to the general public, although sometimes will be internally oriented in large organisations (i.e. internal staff communications). Communications employees implement communications strategies to support the objectives of an organisation and are responsible for the dissemination of an organisation’s messaging. Building a narrative is a large part of communications roles and they are a critically important part of an organisation’s success, including its ability to attract funding and build productive relationships with stakeholders. Vacancies do come up relatively frequently in a range of organisation types and sizes across different regions.
Communications and marketing roles
Communications and marketing roles are usually externally oriented, i.e. connecting the organisation to the general public, although sometimes will be internally oriented in large organisations (i.e. internal staff communications).
Communications employees implement communications strategies to support the objectives of an organisation and are responsible for the dissemination of an organisation’s messaging. Building a narrative is a large part of communications roles and they are a critically important part of an organisation’s success, including its ability to attract funding and build productive relationships with stakeholders.
Vacancies do come up relatively frequently in a range of organisation types and sizes across different regions.
Skills may include:
- Highly developed communication skills, i.e. the ability to write effectively for different audiences on various platforms and potentially speak publically on behalf of an organisation

- Ability to communicate with different audiences and develop compelling content
- Strong knowledge of social media marketing
- Networking skills
- Graphic design skills desirable
Duties may include:
- Developing and implementing a communications or campaigns strategy/plan for the organisation generally and for particular campaigns, programs and outputs

- Execute the campaign strategy using various channels (e.g. social media), tools and platforms
- Liaising with the media through press releases, media inquiries and press events
- Responding to interview requests and acting as an organisation’s spokesperson
- Writing publications such as newsletters, online articles, brochures and magazines
- Upkeep of an organisation’s social media presence and ‘brand’, e.g. through creating content, developing strategies to raise the organisation’s profile, and connect with followers
- Maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and the media
Relevant experience may include:
- At least a bachelor’s degree but often a master’s in communications, marketing, community mobilisation or a subject-specific field (e.g. public health), plus relevant professional and/or voluntary experience

- Experience in communications, general marketing, and/or social media marketing for at least 2 years (5-10 years for higher-level roles)
- Ideally experience in or significant knowledge of the organisation’s focus area(s)
