Communications and Youth Engagement Officer

Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), through its flagship initiative the Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF), is recruiting a remote Communications and Youth Engagement Officer. Reporting directly to the Director of AYCF, this pan-African role is responsible for driving the Fund's communications, youth engagement agenda, digital visibility, media relations, and storytelling—amplifying the impact of young African climate leaders across regional and global platforms.

Key Details at a Glance

• Job Title: Communications and Youth Engagement Officer

• Location: Remote (Must reside within Africa)

• Contract Duration: 1 Year, Renewable (Subject to performance and funding)

• Reports To: Director, Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF)

• Industry: Non-Profit / Climate Justice / Strategic Communications / Youth Engagement

• Salary Range: $1,500 – $2,000 USD gross monthly

• Application Deadline: 7th August, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Brand Positioning (25%): Implement AYCF’s Communications & Youth Engagement Strategy; maintain brand integrity; craft messaging for leadership; and produce institutional publications that articulate AYCF's mission to donors and the public.

• Digital Communications & Storytelling (20%): Manage digital platforms (website, social media, newsletters); produce multimedia content (videos, infographics, photography, blogs, podcasts); document grantee success stories; and analyze digital metrics.

• Youth Engagement & Community Building (15%): Coordinate engagements with grantees, alumni, and climate networks; maintain youth databases; facilitate webinars, consultations, and forums; and foster an inclusive pan-African youth climate movement.

• Media Relations & Advocacy Support (10%): Build relationships with journalists and media outlets; draft press releases, speeches, and op-eds; track media coverage on climate finance; and translate research into accessible advocacy materials.

• Knowledge Management & Event Management (20%): Package program evidence into impact reports; coordinate AYCF's digital and physical presence at climate summits and youth conferences; and manage post-event communications.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation (10%): Introduce new tools for digital engagement, support staff/grantee communications capacity building, and assist in developing materials for resource mobilization.

Requirements & Qualifications Education & Certifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Communication, Media Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage but not required).

• Certifications: Professional training/certifications in digital marketing, strategic communications, graphic design, multimedia production, or youth engagement are considered assets.

Experience

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, public relations, media, youth engagement, or advocacy within non-profit, climate, or development sectors.

• Core Competencies: Proven experience running digital campaigns, managing social media channels, writing high-impact reports/speeches, coordinating youth networks, and engaging media practitioners.

• Desirable Context: Prior experience working with African youth climate movements, climate finance initiatives, or multi-country programs across Africa. Working proficiency in French, Arabic, or Portuguese alongside English is a major advantage.

Technical Competencies & Software

• Design & Multimedia Tools: Proficiency in Canva and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator) or equivalent graphic design/video editing tools.

• Digital Platforms: Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (WordPress), email marketing platforms (Mailchimp/ConvertKit), CRM tools, social media schedulers, and analytics platforms.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application via the online Google Form portal

⚠️ Important Submission Requirements:

1. Prepare a 1-page Cover Letter (outlining your interest and achievements) and a recent CV.

2. Merge both documents into a single PDF file (file size must not exceed 10 MB).

3. Complete and submit the online application form before 7th August, 2026 (10:00 PM GMT). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.