VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Communications and Marketing Officer
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
About our organization
Orant Charities Africa (OCA) is a non-governmental organization serving in rural
communities of Malawi. It was founded and registered as an NGO in Malawi in 2014.
OCA serves in Malawi through implementation of development programs. It operates in
the following thematic areas; Healthcare, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH),
Education, Agriculture, Business Development, and Energy and Environment. You may
read further about Orant at https://www.orantcharitiesafrica.org. We are hiring the
following position:
Title: Communications and Marketing Officer
Reports to: Head of Programs
Location: Kasese – Dowa
Job Summary
The Communications and Marketing Officer will lead Orant Charities Africa’s
communication strategies to effectively promote the organization’s mission, programs,
and achievements. This role involves managing both external and internal
communications, enhancing organizational visibility, and supporting advocacy and
fundraising efforts.
Key Responsibilities
The job holder is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities;
● Develop and implement the organization’s communications strategy and
campaigns.
● Create, edit, and disseminate content for press releases, social media, the website,
and promotional materials.
● Manage the organization’s online presence, including social media channels and
website updates.
● Develop communication materials to support fundraising, donor reporting, and
program visibility.
● Collaborate with program teams to highlight success stories, case studies, and
project updates.
Qualifications & Skills
● Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing,
or a related field.
● At least 3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or
related roles.
● Experience in non-profit or development sector communications is an advantage.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Strong social media and digital content management skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
● Energetic and familiar with youth-focused trends (e.g., TikTok).
● Well-spoken with familiarity in influencer marketing and hashtag strategy.
● Familiarity with website management is an added advantage.
● Good photography and videography skills.
Application instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter highlighting suitability for the role.
- Links to social media handles.
- Examples of previous work (e.g., videos, photos, graphic designs).
Through the following email address: [email protected]. Please indicate in
the email subject, the post you are applying for.
Applications may also be sent to Orant Charities Africa through the address below;
The Country Director,
Orant Charities Africa,
P/bag 365, Lilongwe.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. No telephone inquiries.
Application deadline: 09th October, 2026.
OCA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, language,
political or other opinion, age, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or
family responsibilities unrelated to job requirements.
