Role

The Communications and External Relations Volunteer supports Jumuiya Development Foundation's emerging team to build a strong, credible, and engaging public presence through communications, visibility, storytelling, and external engagement.

Key Duties

• Support development and implementation of communications and visibility plan
• Help develop consistent organizational voice, identity and messaging across all channels
• Develop monthly communications and content calendar
• Manage official social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, WhatsApp)
• Plan, draft, schedule, publish and monitor social media content
• Create engaging content including posts, graphics, photos, videos, reels and stories
• Update and maintain the organization website (jumuiyafoundation.org)
• Draft blog posts, news updates, event summaries, newsletters and press releases
• Attend meetings to prepare minutes, summaries and action points
• Document work through stories of change, interviews and multimedia
• Represent Jumuiya at selected meetings and events when formally delegated
• Maintain contact database of partners, stakeholders and collaborators
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, public engagement and volunteer recruitment

Qualifications

• Diploma, undergraduate degree, or relevant training in communications, journalism, public relations, media, marketing, development studies, international relations or related field
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills in English
• Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or initiative
• Basic digital content creation skills (graphic design, photography, video)
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Workspace, WordPress