Public Relations and Communication Officer
Quick answer
ADRA Somalia is hiring a Public Relations and Communication Officer to be based in Mogadishu with frequent travels to other parts of Somalia and Somaliland, paying Not specified to strengthen the quality, consistency, and visibility of ADRA Somalia's internal and external communications.
- Role
- Public Relations and Communication Officer
- Organization
- Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
- Location
- Mogadishu, Somalia, with frequent travels to other parts of Somalia and Somaliland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is seeking a Public Relations and Communication Officer to strengthen the quality, consistency, and visibility of ADRA Somalia's internal and external communications.
What you'll do
- Support the development, implementation and periodic review of ADRA Somalia's communication and visibility strategy and annual communication plans.
- Develop communication plans and calendars aligned with programme milestones, donor requirements, international days, campaigns and organisational priorities.
- Undertake high-quality field photography documenting ADRA Somalia's programmes, activities, results and human impact.
- Produce human-interest stories, success stories, beneficiary profiles, project updates, feature articles, programme briefs, web content and donor-facing communications.
- Ensure all communications comply with ADRA branding requirements, donor communication and visibility guidelines, safeguarding requirements, informed-consent protocols and ethical standards for humanitarian and development communications.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, Development Communication, Marketing or another closely related discipline.
- Minimum 4–5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, graphic design, media, public relations or development communications.
- Experience producing communication materials for international institutional donors is highly desirable.
- Experience working in Somalia is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience conducting field-based documentation and gathering stories from communities.
- Advanced Adobe InDesign skills, including professional multi-page publication design.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with frequent travels to other parts of Somalia and Somaliland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 4-5 years of experience, and advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design tools.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by email to the Human Resource Manager at [email protected], no later than 25th September 2026, with “Application – Public Relations and Communications Officer, Somalia” clearly indicated in the subject line.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office with frequent travels, not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Adventist Development and Relief Agency International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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