Advocacy and Communications Officer

{
  "content_hash": "ec7397350f685c0d226de1019bd3dcedff08e7d635c54bf368dbd48743cd8166",
  "source_hash": "897e283fc581fb36033801e9890a28439cd5d6794a6a2558ddb7492cdbfc2d2d",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-06-02T10:53:58.066Z",
  "active_status": "deleted"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Harare, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe",
    "city": "Harare",
    "region": "Harare",
    "country": null,
    "is_remote": false,
    "confidence": 0.8
  },
  "salary_max": null,
  "salary_min": null,
  "inferred_at": "2026-05-31T10:18:07.485Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "bamboohr_production_catalog",
    "included": true,
    "location": {
      "raw": "Harare, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe",
      "city": "Harare",
      "region": "Harare",
      "country": null,
      "is_remote": false,
      "confidence": 0.8
    },
    "countries": []
  },
  "remote_policy": null,
  "salary_period": null,
  "workplace_type": null,
  "salary_currency": null
}

{}

{
  "list_job": {
    "id": "231",
    "isRemote": null,
    "location": {
      "city": "Harare",
      "state": "Harare"
    },
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "province": null
    },
    "departmentId": "19975",
    "locationType": "0",
    "jobOpeningName": " Advocacy and Communications Officer",
    "departmentLabel": "Communications",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Fixed-term"
  },
  "detail_errors": [],
  "detail_job_opening": {
    "location": {
      "city": "Harare",
      "state": "Harare",
      "postalCode": "Harare",
      "addressCountry": "Zimbabwe"
    },
    "datePosted": "2026-05-26",
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "countryId": null
    },
    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Apply by<span> 31st May</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"> 2026.</span></span><br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About Restless Development Zimbabwe</span></a></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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.</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Our approach to safeguarding</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span>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 </span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Global-Safeguarding-Policy.2022.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Safeguarding Policy</span></a><span>.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About the role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job title: </span><span>  Advocacy and Communications Officer</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location</span><span> :   Zimbabwe</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary</span><span>:   Gross monthly salary: $1 815 </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Preferred start date:</span><span>   July 2026</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Length of contract:</span><span>   10 Months - fixed</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reports to:<span> </span></span><span>  Programme Manager</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Expected travel: </span><span>National and International travel will be required (approximately 5%.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development seeks to recruit a dynamic, inspired and innovative Zimbabwean to fill the role of <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Advocacy and Communications Officer. </span>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. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br>In this context, the Advocacy and Communications Officer is expected to deliver the following:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support the implementation of advocacy and public engagement initiatives at the community, provincial, and national levels <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate stakeholder dialogues, meetings, campaigns, and engagement platforms <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support relationship management with, media partners and community stakeholders <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Develop advocacy materials, including briefs, talking points, presentations, and campaign content <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support the representation of the organisation in meetings, events, and public forums where delegated <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Identify opportunities to strengthen youth participation and influence in advocacy spaces</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Communications, Campaigns and Visibility</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support the implementation of programme communications and visibility plans <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Manage digital communications and social media platforms <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Develop engaging multimedia content, including stories, graphics, photography, videos, blogs, and campaign materials <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Coordinate dissemination of newsletters, press releases, and communications products <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support media engagement and maintain positive relationships with journalists and communications partners <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Monitor digital engagement, campaign performance, and audience reach <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Ensure all communications products align with organisational branding and communications standards. <br></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">3. Documentation, Learning and Reporting</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Document programme activities, impact stories, lessons learned, and case studies <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support the collection and organisation of communications and visibility evidence <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Maintain communications archives, including photos, videos, media coverage, and campaign assets <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Contribute to donor reports, internal updates, and programme learning products<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Track and report on advocacy and communications indicators and outputs.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">4. Capacity Strengthening and Youth Engagement</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support young people and programme teams with communications and advocacy skills development <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Promote responsible, inclusive, and ethical communications practices <br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support mentoring and coordination of youth-led communications initiatives where required<br></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Other </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Other duties as required. </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Represent Restless Development Zimbabwe during meetings, workshops, field visits, and partner engagements <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support organisational communications and visibility initiatives as required <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Undertake any other duties assigned by the Line Manager consistent with the role <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Occasionally work outside standard working hours, with time off in lieu where applicable<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 900\">ABOUT YOU</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with<span> </span></span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/opportunities/life-at-restless/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">our Values</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt\">.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Essential</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or related field <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At least 2 years’ experience in advocacy, communications and campaigns, media. <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working with young people<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong written and verbal communication skills <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated experience managing digital platforms and social media engagement <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience developing communications materials, including stories, reports, briefs, and multimedia content <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience coordinating events, campaigns, or public engagement activities <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent organisational and time-management skills <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, particularly when working with young people and community stakeholders <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Zimbabwe and has a Class 4 Driver’s License.<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Desirable</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working within youth-led or community-based programmes <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of advocacy and behaviour change approaches <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Graphic design, photography, videography, or multimedia editing skills <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working with donor-funded projects <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Understanding of safeguarding, ethical storytelling, and inclusive communications practices <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working in multicultural and fast-paced environments<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Fluency in 2 vernacular languages <br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Restless Development Zimbabwe is an Equal Opportunities employer</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span> </span>and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development Zimbabwe will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">We strongly encourage young professionals and young women in particular to apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Remuneration</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale ensuring a fair system of pay. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions or housing allowances and flexible working hours.</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work-life Balance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development Tanzania. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Birthday Leave</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Access to flexible working.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Professional Development</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development Zimbabwe is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Regular performance management.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Travel and Medical Insurance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development Zimbabwe’s travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised deadline should a suitable candidate be identified. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Dates</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Please send a CV and cover letter through BambooHR  by midnight on the 31st May 2026.</span></p>",
    "compensation": "Gross monthly salary: $1 815 ",
    "departmentId": "19975",
    "locationType": "0",
    "seekPromoted": false,
    "jobCategoryId": null,
    "jobOpeningName": " Advocacy and Communications Officer",
    "departmentLabel": "Communications",
    "jobOpeningStatus": "Open",
    "minimumExperience": "Mid-level",
    "jobOpeningShareUrl": "https://restlessdevelopment.bamboohr.com/careers/231",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Fixed-term"
  }
}