Background

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a Pan-African institution working to catalyze and transform agriculture in Africa into a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive system that improves the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. AGRA is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of YEFFA Communications and Engagement Officer.

Responsibilities

The YEFFA Communications and Engagement Officer will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing communication strategies for the YEFFA initiative.
• Creating engaging content for various platforms (website, social media, newsletters, etc.).
• Managing and growing AGRA's social media presence.
• Organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with media, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of communication efforts.
• Providing support to the YEFFA team on communication-related matters.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications, preferably within the development or non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Experience in event management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of agricultural development in Africa is an added advantage.

• Developing and implementing communication strategies for the YEFFA initiative.
• Creating engaging content for various platforms (website, social media, newsletters, etc.).
• Managing and growing AGRA's social media presence.
• Organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with media, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of communication efforts.
• Providing support to the YEFFA team on communication-related matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Experience in event management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications, preferably within the development or non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of agricultural development in Africa is an added advantage.