Communication Officer — Johanniter (Cabo Delgado)

The essentials: Johanniter International Assistance is looking for a Communication Officer in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. You can apply by email until September 24, 2026 by sending your documentation to the organization.

About the organization

Johanniter International Assistance is the humanitarian action arm of the German organization Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and operates in Mozambique. The position is based at the Pemba base in Cabo Delgado, integrated into the organization's national program.

In this role, you will work focused on communication and project visibility with the public and donors. You will report directly to the Country Director and collaborate with the program and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (PMEAL) teams.

What you will do

As Communication Officer, you will manage internal and external communication activities for the program in Mozambique. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Develop the communication strategy and execute program work plans.
• Implement communication campaigns and advocacy initiatives planned by the organization.
• Produce content demonstrating real results on the ground, including fact sheets, success stories, and case studies.
• Capture and organize audiovisual materials, such as photos and videos of activities.
• Interview beneficiaries and staff in the field to gather first-hand accounts.
• Write staff profiles and prepare annual reports and program newsletters.
• Manage media relations and keep the registry of journalists and media organizations up to date.
• Respond to media inquiries and cultivate continuous dialogue with newsrooms.
• Develop talking points and institutional messages for the country office, regional partners, and headquarters.
• Design and facilitate internal training sessions on communication best practices for the team.
• Provide practical guidelines and resources to support colleagues in communication tasks.
• Ensure compliance with donor visibility requirements across all produced materials.
• Prepare quality presentation and communication materials for official meetings and events.
• Define and monitor communication effectiveness indicators to assess the reach of actions.
• Adjust the communication approach based on measured reach and impact data.
• Develop crisis communication plans to manage exceptional situations.
• Manage the budget allocated to the organization's communication area.

Conditions and remuneration

Salary: undisclosed.

The organization offers remuneration according to its internal salary policy. You will work integrated into program teams in Pemba, with direct involvement in the visibility of humanitarian projects.

What you will learn in this role

In this position, you will follow the entire communication cycle of an international humanitarian program. You will gain detailed knowledge from strategy design and content production to media and donor relations. The role strengthens your ability to manage department budgets and tell impactful stories.

Before applying

Gather the requested documentation before preparing your application message. Ensure your CV reflects your previous experience in communication or the humanitarian sector.

If you need to reorganize your CV, you can consult our guide on CV templates in Mozambique to structure your information clearly.

Prepare contact details for three former supervisors and attach previous work certificates, if you have them. Write your cover letter and specify your earliest available start date.

Before submitting your files by email, also check out our recommendations on how to send a CV by email to confirm the format and subject line setup.

How to apply

To apply, send an email to recruitment.moz@thejohanniter.org.

In the subject line of the message, write exactly: «JUH-MOZ-Comm Officer 09/2026».

Attach your updated CV, cover letter, contact details of three former supervisors, and previous work certificates (if available). Indicate your earliest start date.

The deadline for submission is September 24, 2026.

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