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Communications and Visibility Officer

1. Position Title: Communications and Visibility Officer
2. Reports to: AICA coordinator, AICA
3. Location: Remote within Africa (with occasional travel to AICA program areas and events)
4. Duration: One-year renewable contract, subject to performance and availability of funding
Background

The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA) is a regional platform that champions the rights, voices, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in conservation. AICA works across Africa to ensure that IPLCs are recognized as equal partners in shaping conservation and climate policy and practice. As part of its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, AICA has developed a Strategic Communications and Visibility Plan that directly supports four institutional priority goals: • Establishment and operationalization of a pan-African IPLC body • Advocacy, campaigns, and strategic engagement • Putting people at the center of conservation • Promoting inclusive governance and mobilizing the economic value of conserved areas for IPLCs The Communications and Visibility Officer will play a pivotal role in executing the plan, ensuring that IPLC voices are elevated, the AICA brand is positioned as a continental leader, and strategic narratives are shaped across audiences and platforms.

Purpose of the Role

To lead and implement AICA’s communications and visibility work, advancing its strategic communication goals:

• Brand Positioning
• Narrative Shift
• Capacity Building
• Digital Marketing and Fundraising
This role is critical in building public awareness, influencing policy dialogue, empowering IPLC leaders as communicators, and securing global solidarity and funding support.

Key Responsibilities
  • 1. Strategic Communication and Brand Positioning
  • • Develop and implement AICA’s annual communications workplan based on the Strategic Communications Plan.
    • Strengthen AICA’s brand identity, messaging, and digital presence.
    • Coordinate media relations, write press releases, and develop briefing documents.
    • Design branded materials for summits, campaigns, and partner engagements.
    • Monitor media mentions and manage AICA’s public reputation.
  • 2. Narrative Shaping and Storytelling
  • • Research and analyze public perceptions of IPLCs in conservation.
    • Develop powerful stories and messages that reposition IPLCs as conservation leaders.
    • Produce multimedia content (videos, blogs, op-eds, social media content) that humanizes and elevates IPLC voices.
    • Support thought leadership opportunities for AICA and its representatives.
  • 3. Capacity Building
  • • Identify key IPLC spokespersons and provide mentorship or training in communications.
    • Coordinate communication capacity-building workshops for AICA leadership, national networks, and youth ambassadors.
    • Partner with media experts and allies to deliver tailored training and coaching.
  • 4. Digital Marketing and Fundraising
  • • Manage all AICA social media platforms and maintain a content calendar.
    • Design and implement targeted digital campaigns to support advocacy and fundraising goals.
    • Lead the development of email marketing, donor updates, and supporter engagement.
    • Track performance metrics and adjust content strategy accordingly.
  • 5. Stakeholder Engagement
  • • Develop tailored communication approaches for key audiences: Governments, traditional leaders, conservation agencies, civil society, donors, youth.
    • Develop media kits, talking points, and campaign toolkits.
    • Support AICA’s coverage in high-level events and international forums.
  • Any other AICA-related tasks that may be assigned by the SC or the leadership of AICA.
Key Deliverables

• Annual communications and visibility workplan.
• Updated and active website, social media channels, and digital platforms.
• Monthly social media content calendar and posts.
• At least 4 media articles/feature stories published annually.
• Quarterly donor/stakeholder updates or newsletters.
• Two communication training sessions per year for AICA.
• Annual impact report on communications reach and performance

Qualifications and Experience
  • • Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (Master’s an asset).
    • At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, preferably in conservation, Indigenous rights, or international development.
    • Excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
    • Experience managing brand identity and media relations.
    • Proficient in digital tools (social media, email marketing, web content management).
    • Understanding of Indigenous rights, conservation, or climate issues in Africa.
    • Experience working with or for IPLC organizations is strongly preferred.
    • Ability to work independently, across cultures, and with remote teams.
    • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French, Portuguese, or African languages is an asset.
    • Knowledgeable on Indigenous People and Local Communities issues will be an added advantage.
Preferred Requirements

Familiarity and experience of working within IPs & LCs conservation and natural resource governance context of Africa, Impact-orientated, with program-building and fundraising skills. Strong leadership and team building skills.

AICA is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

Contract and Remuneration

Contract Type: Consultancy service level contract, depending on candidate location and preference.
Remuneration: Based on experience and market range.
Other: Travel and communications costs covered for project-related assignments.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: - A cover letter (max 2 pages)
- CV (max 4 pages)
- Portfolio of work or samples
- Contact details of two referees

Submit your applications to secretariat@aica-africa.org by the 6th October, 2025.
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