Communication & Advocacy Officer - Consultant
Quick answer
VillageReach is hiring an on-site Communications & Advocacy Officer (Consultant) in the Democratic Republic of Congo to lead immunization-focused social behavior change strategies and community engagement efforts.
- Role
- Communication & Advocacy Officer - Consultant
- Organization
- VillageReach
- Location
- Kindu, Maniema and Kalemie, Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
VillageReach is seeking a Communications & Advocacy Officer to provide strategic and operational support for immunization initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The consultant will guide sub-recipients in social behavior change communication, document community impact stories, and facilitate the collection of community feedback to improve health strategies. This role requires technical expertise in public health communication and a commitment to strengthening community-based surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases.
What you'll do
- Provide technical guidance on SBC strategies and communication plans to sub-recipient partners.
- Support the collection and analysis of community feedback using digital tools like KoboCollect.
- Design and adapt communication materials and advocacy messaging for frontline health workers.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and impact stories from field operations.
- Conduct field monitoring visits to assess program implementation and stakeholder impact.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, public health, or social/behavioral sciences.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in SBC communication and managing partner organizations.
- Proven experience developing communication strategies for health or immunization interventions.
- Proficiency in French (written and oral); Swahili and English are considered assets.
- Demonstrated ability to use digital tools for data collection and analysis.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an on-site consultant role based in Kindu, Maniema, and Kalemie, Tanganyika, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, requiring travel to health zones as needed.
What is the duration of this consultancy?
This position is a consultancy contract that runs through December 31, 2026.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant field and have at least 5 years of experience in social behavior change communication and managing partner organizations, with fluency in French.
How can I apply for this position?
The organization is conducting an immediate hire process and reviewing candidacies on a rolling basis, so interested applicants should submit their credentials as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on VillageReach's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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