Advocacy and Communications Officer
Media, Pr & Communication, Graphic Design Jobs
- Restless Development Zimbabwe
- Expires 03 Jun 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
About Restless Development Zimbabwe
Restless Development Zimbabwe is a nationally registered, youth-focused development organisation that has worked alongside young people in Zimbabwe for over 40 years. The organisation supports young people to lead change in their communities by strengthening youth leadership, civic participation, gender equality, and social accountability.
Restless Development works across multiple provinces in Zimbabwe and partners with communities, government institutions, civil society organisations, and development partners to deliver innovative, youth-led programming that strengthens systems, shifts harmful social norms, and promotes inclusive development.
As part of its growing portfolio, Restless Development Zimbabwe is seeking an experienced and dynamic Advocacy and Communications Officer to support the delivery of a youth-centred programme focused on social change, public engagement, and strategic communications. The role will support advocacy, stakeholder engagement, campaign visibility, digital engagement, and documentation of programme impact at community, provincial, and national levels.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the role
Job title: Advocacy and Communications Officer
Location : Zimbabwe
Salary: Gross monthly salary: $1.815
Preferred start date: July 2026
Length of contract: 10 Months - fixed
Reports to: Programme Manager
Expected travel: National and International travel will be required (approximately 5%.
About the Role
Restless Development seeks to recruit a dynamic, inspired and innovative Zimbabwean to fill the role of Advocacy and Communications Officer. The Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of advocacy and communications strategies, coordinating visibility and public engagement activities, and managing digital communications and campaigns. They will develop high-quality communications and advocacy materials, support stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination, and document programme impact, learning, and success stories. A key part of this role involves amplifying youth voices and ensuring their meaningful participation through strategic communications. The successful candidate will have strong communications, organisational, and digital skills, along with a relevant qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
In this context, the Advocacy and Communications Officer is expected to deliver the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
Support the implementation of advocacy and public engagement initiatives at the community, provincial, and national levels
Coordinate stakeholder dialogues, meetings, campaigns, and engagement platforms
Support relationship management with, media partners and community stakeholders
Develop advocacy materials, including briefs, talking points, presentations, and campaign content
Support the representation of the organisation in meetings, events, and public forums where delegated
Identify opportunities to strengthen youth participation and influence in advocacy spaces
2. Communications, Campaigns and Visibility
Support the implementation of programme communications and visibility plans
Manage digital communications and social media platforms
Develop engaging multimedia content, including stories, graphics, photography, videos, blogs, and campaign materials
Coordinate dissemination of newsletters, press releases, and communications products
Support media engagement and maintain positive relationships with journalists and communications partners
Monitor digital engagement, campaign performance, and audience reach
Ensure all communications products align with organisational branding and communications standards.
3. Documentation, Learning and Reporting
Document programme activities, impact stories, lessons learned, and case studies
Support the collection and organisation of communications and visibility evidence
Maintain communications archives, including photos, videos, media coverage, and campaign assets
Contribute to donor reports, internal updates, and programme learning products
Track and report on advocacy and communications indicators and outputs.
4. Capacity Strengthening and Youth Engagement
Support young people and programme teams with communications and advocacy skills development
Promote responsible, inclusive, and ethical communications practices
Support mentoring and coordination of youth-led communications initiatives where required
5. Other
Other duties as required.
Represent Restless Development Zimbabwe during meetings, workshops, field visits, and partner engagements
Support organisational communications and visibility initiatives as required
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Line Manager consistent with the role
Occasionally work outside standard working hours, with time off in lieu where applicable
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Qualifications and Experience
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
At least 2 years’ experience in advocacy, communications and campaigns, media.
Experience working with young people
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience managing digital platforms and social media engagement
Experience developing communications materials, including stories, reports, briefs, and multimedia content
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience coordinating events, campaigns, or public engagement activities
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, particularly when working with young people and community stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Zimbabwe and has a Class 4 Driver’s License.
Desirable
Experience working within youth-led or community-based programmes
Knowledge of advocacy and behaviour change approaches
Graphic design, photography, videography, or multimedia editing skills
Experience working with donor-funded projects
Understanding of safeguarding, ethical storytelling, and inclusive communications practices
Experience working in multicultural and fast-paced environments
Fluency in 2 vernacular languages
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