The essentials: Johanniter is looking for a Communications Officer for Pemba, Cabo Delgado province, involving field work and travel to Manica and Sofala. Applications are open until September 24, 2026, by email.
About the organization
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (JUH) is a German non-governmental organization dedicated to first aid, ambulance services, and social and medical programs, headquartered in Berlin.
Its operational unit for international humanitarian response is Johanniter International Assistance (JIA). In Mozambique, the team operates from Pemba, with extensive field work in Cabo Delgado province and travel to Manica and Sofala.
The organization's program focuses on three strategic areas: disaster response and preparedness, health, and livelihoods. Cross-cutting themes include climate change and gender equality.
What you will do day-to-day
Based in Pemba and reporting to the Country Director, the role covers the management of internal and external communication and project visibility:
- Develop and execute the communication strategy and program work plans, including campaigns, events, and visibility initiatives.
- Produce country office fact sheets, briefing materials for dignitary visits, annual program reports, and newsletters.
- Identify and document real beneficiary stories through interviews, photographs, videos, and case studies showing the impact of actions within communities.
- Research, fact-check, edit, and produce professional content for dissemination across the organization's channels and external media, nationally and globally.
- Draft talking points and strategic messaging for the country office and communications leads at regional and head office levels.
- Capacity-build staff in communication techniques, providing training resources and best practice guides.
- Ensure compliance with donor contractual visibility requirements, preparing reports and materials aligned with each funder's guidelines.
- Maintain an updated contact database of journalists and media outlets, responding to requests and maintaining dialogue with newsrooms.
- Create crisis communication plans with defined protocols for timely information sharing in emergency situations.
- Prepare and manage the budget allocated to the organization's communications area.
- Work in coordination with program and PMEAL teams to gather information and data to feed communications actions.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, promoting zero tolerance regarding exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
What the organization offers
Salary: to be agreed with the organization.
The organization offers remuneration aligned with its internal salary scale and the candidate's relevant experience. The benefits package includes:
- 13th month salary.
- Social protection and insurance package.
- Welcoming work environment with a leadership culture focused on supporting and empowering teams.
Before applying
- Gather the required documentation before sending: cover letter, updated CV, professional certificates, and reference contacts for 3 former supervisors.
- Organize your email submission by consulting our guide on how to send a CV by email to structure the subject and body of the message.
- If you have work history with international organizations, you can review your documents using the guide to writing a CV in English.
- Clearly define your available start date, as this information is requested in the application.
- Check the submission deadline set for September 24, 2026, and submit your application early.
How to apply
Send your application by email to recruitment.moz@thejohanniter.org with the exact subject line "JUH-MOZ-Comm Officer 09/2026".
Attach your cover letter, CV, reference contacts of 3 former supervisors, and professional certificates, indicating your earliest start date. The deadline is September 24, 2026.
Only candidates selected for the next phase will be contacted, and the selection process may begin before the deadline closes. The process includes background and reference checks as a safeguarding measure. The organization does not charge fees to candidates at any stage.
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