Job Description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Somalia belongs to the world wide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking to recruit a Public Relations and Communication Officer to be based in Mogadishu with frequent travels to other parts of Somalia and Somaliland.

1. Purpose of the Position

The Communications Officer will strengthen the quality, consistency and visibility of ADRA Somalia's internal and external communications by producing high-quality written, visual and multimedia content that communicates programme achievements, results, learning and impact.

The Officer will work closely with programme teams, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) staff, field teams, management and partners to identify communication opportunities and translate technical programme information into clear, accessible and compelling communication products for different audiences.

A central responsibility of the position will be desktop publishing and professional production of communication materials, including reports, brochures, factsheets, newsletters, case studies, infographics, presentations, human-interest stories, social-media products and donor visibility materials.

The Communications Officer will also ensure that 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.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Communications Planning and Coordination

The Communications Officer will:

• 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.
• Work proactively with programme and field teams to identify communication opportunities rather than relying solely on ad hoc requests for content.
• Maintain a forward-looking calendar of programme events, launches, field visits, handovers, assessments, trainings and other activities requiring communication coverage.
• Provide technical communications support to programmes during project inception, implementation, reporting, major events and project closure.
• Coordinate with relevant ADRA regional and international communication structures, consortium partners, donors and other stakeholders where required.
• Maintain consistent organizational messaging across different projects and communication channels.

2.2 Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design and Publication Production

Advanced desktop publishing capability is a core requirement of this position.

The Communications Officer will independently design and produce professional communication and publication materials, including:

• Annual and periodic reports;
• Project and organizational profiles;
• Factsheets and programme briefs;
• Newsletters;
• Brochures, booklets and leaflets;
• Case studies and success stories;
• Human-interest publications;
• Infographics and data visualizations;
• Posters, banners and event materials;
• Donor visibility materials;
• Training and information materials;
• High-quality PowerPoint presentations;
• Social-media cards and campaign materials;
• Project close-out and results publications; and
• Other print and digital communication products.

The Officer will be expected to have advanced practical proficiency in professional desktop publishing and graphic-design software, particularly:

• Adobe InDesign: publication layout, reports, brochures, newsletters and other multi-page documents;
• Adobe Illustrator: vector graphics, illustrations, diagrams and infographics;
• Adobe Photoshop: professional photo editing, optimization and visual design;
• Adobe Acrobat Pro: professional PDF production, optimization and pre-press preparation;
• Canva Pro: rapid digital and social-media content production;
• Microsoft PowerPoint: advanced presentation design and visual storytelling.

Knowledge of additional multimedia and design applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom or equivalent professional software, will be an advantage.

The Officer will be responsible for taking products through the complete production cycle: concept development → content organization → design → layout → editing → quality assurance → approval → final publication/production.

The Officer will ensure that all designed materials maintain strong visual hierarchy, typography, alignment, colour consistency, appropriate image resolution, accessibility, readability and professional print/digital production standards.

2.3 Content Development, Writing and Editing

• Research, draft, edit and proofread high-quality communication content in clear and compelling English.
• Translate complex technical programme information into accessible language suitable for non-technical audiences.
• Produce human-interest stories, success stories, beneficiary profiles, project updates, feature articles, programme briefs, web content and donor-facing communications.
• Develop strong narratives demonstrating programme results, changes in people's lives, innovation, localisation, partnerships and lessons learned.
• Interview programme participants, community representatives, government officials, partners and staff to gather compelling stories and perspectives.
• Support senior management and programme teams with talking points, speeches, briefing notes, presentations and key messages where required.
• Edit and quality-assure communication products prepared by programme teams and partners.
• Ensure accuracy of facts, statistics, names, locations and quotations before publication.

2.4 Photography, Videography and Multimedia Production

• Undertake high-quality field photography documenting ADRA Somalia's programmes, activities, results and human impact.
• Capture photographs suitable for professional publications, donor reports, websites, social media and external campaigns.
• Record and produce short-form video content, interviews, testimonials, project documentaries and social-media videos.
• Undertake basic to intermediate video editing, including sequencing, transitions, subtitles, branding, sound optimization and export for different digital platforms.
• Ensure photographs and videos are properly captioned and accompanied by relevant metadata.
• Establish and maintain an organized digital photo and video library that can be searched by project, location, date, donor and activity.
• Ensure appropriate informed consent is obtained and documented before collecting or publishing identifiable photographs, interviews or stories.
• Apply safeguarding, dignity and "do no harm" principles in all visual documentation.

2.5 Digital and Social Media Communications

• Develop engaging content for ADRA's approved digital and social-media platforms.
• Produce platform-appropriate graphics, photographs, videos, captions and campaign materials.
• Maintain a regular pipeline of quality digital content highlighting programme achievements and organizational priorities.
• Support digital campaigns around major programme milestones and relevant national and international observance days.
• Monitor basic digital analytics and use performance information to improve content quality and audience engagement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen ADRA Somalia's digital presence and visibility.
• Ensure social-media content is accurate, timely, appropriately approved and compliant with organizational policies.

2.6 Donor Communication and Visibility Compliance

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of communication and visibility requirements of ADRA Somalia's principal institutional donors.
• Review grant agreements, communication plans and donor visibility requirements and translate them into practical communication actions.
• Work with programme teams to ensure required donor visibility is incorporated throughout implementation.
• Ensure correct application of donor logos, acknowledgements, disclaimers, branding, signage and other visibility requirements.
• Maintain appropriate records and evidence of communication and visibility activities for reporting and audit purposes.
• Review programme communication products before publication to ensure compliance with applicable donor and organizational requirements.
• Support programmes in developing project-specific Communication and Visibility Plans where required.

2.7 Field Documentation and Impact Storytelling

The Communications Officer will regularly travel to programme locations to document implementation and results.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing field communication and documentation plans ahead of visits;
• Identifying strong stories in collaboration with programme and MEAL teams;
• Conducting interviews with project participants and stakeholders;
• Capturing high-quality photographs and video;
• Documenting direct quotations and testimonies;
• Gathering contextual and results information required to substantiate stories;
• Developing field stories into publication-ready communication products; and
• Ensuring that communication represents affected populations respectfully and accurately.

Attention should be paid to ensuring that communication materials demonstrate change and impact rather than merely documenting activities.

2.8 Brand Management and Quality Assurance

• Serve as a focal point for application of ADRA's visual identity and branding requirements within Somalia.
• Ensure consistency in use of logos, colours, typography, templates, imagery and other brand elements.
• Develop and maintain professional templates for frequently produced organisational and programme materials.
• Review externally facing communication materials for quality, consistency and branding prior to dissemination.
• Provide practical guidance to staff and partners on branding, communication and visibility standards.
• Ensure all final publications are professionally formatted and suitable for their intended print or digital platforms.

2.9 Knowledge Management and Communications Asset Management

• Establish and maintain an organized repository of communication materials, including photographs, videos, stories, publications, templates and graphic assets.
• Maintain appropriate naming, metadata, consent and filing systems for communication assets.
• Work with programme and MEAL teams to identify lessons, evidence and results that can be converted into knowledge and communication products.
• Support documentation of programme learning, innovation and good practices.
• Maintain an updated portfolio of published communication products and visibility evidence.

2.10 Capacity Strengthening

• Provide practical coaching and guidance to programme and field staff on photography, storytelling, consent, branding and basic communication standards.
• Develop simple tools, templates and guidance materials that enable field teams to collect usable communication content.
• Strengthen the ability of programme teams and partners to identify and document compelling results and stories.
• Where necessary, orient implementing partners on ADRA and donor communication and visibility requirements.

3. Key Deliverables

The Communications Officer will be expected to deliver, among others:

1. Annual/periodic organizational and project communication plans and calendars.
2. Professionally designed reports, factsheets, brochures, newsletters and other publications.
3. Regular human-interest stories, success stories and beneficiary profiles.
4. High-quality photography and video content from programme locations.
5. Infographics and visual representations of programme results.
6. Digital and social-media communication products.
7. Donor-compliant project visibility materials.
8. Updated and organized photography, video and communication asset library.
9. Standardized ADRA Somalia communication and publication templates.
10. Communication materials supporting major programme events, launches, campaigns and handovers.
11. Periodic communication performance and visibility updates.
12. Communication and visibility documentation required for donor reports.

Experiences and Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, Development Communication, Marketing or another closely related discipline.
• Professional certification or specialized training in graphic design, desktop publishing, photography, videography or multimedia production is highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, graphic design, media, public relations or development communications.
• Demonstrated experience working in humanitarian, development, NGO, UN or donor-funded programme environments is strongly preferred.
• 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.

5. Mandatory Technical Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Advanced Adobe InDesign skills, including professional multi-page publication design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong professional desktop publishing and graphic-design capability.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including professional presentation design.
• Ability to independently produce publication-ready reports, brochures, factsheets, newsletters and infographics.
• Strong photography skills, including composition, lighting, image selection and professional post-processing.
• Practical video recording and editing capability.
• Excellent written English, with demonstrated professional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong visual storytelling ability and understanding of information hierarchy and layout.
• Ability to transform programme data and technical information into accessible visual communication.
• Good understanding of digital and social-media communication.
• Understanding of branding and donor communication/visibility compliance.
• Strong file, image and digital asset management skills.

Applicants who cannot demonstrate strong hands-on desktop publishing and graphic-design competence will not meet the essential technical requirements of the position.

6. Language Requirements

• This position is open exclusively to Somali nationals. Applicants must be Somali citizens and legally eligible to work in Somalia.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential, including demonstrated ability to produce high-quality professional, donor-facing and public communication materials.
• Excellent written and spoken Somali is required, including the ability to conduct interviews, develop stories and communicate effectively with communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government authorities, donors, partners, media representatives and international colleagues.
• Strong ability to adapt communication style and language for different audiences, from community-level engagement to high-level institutional and donor communications.

7. Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Creativity and visual judgement: Ability to conceptualize and produce visually compelling, contemporary and audience-appropriate communication products.
• Exceptional attention to detail: Strong ability to identify inconsistencies in layout, language, branding, data and visual presentation.
• Storytelling: Ability to identify the human dimension behind programme results and convert technical information into engaging narratives.
• Initiative: Ability to proactively identify communication opportunities and deliver quality products with limited supervision.
• Results orientation: Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality products within demanding deadlines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with technical programme teams, MEAL staff, field personnel, partners, communities and senior management.
• Cultural sensitivity: Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively in Somalia's diverse social and cultural environment.
• Ethical communication: Strong commitment to informed consent, safeguarding, dignity, data protection and responsible representation of vulnerable populations.

8. Portfolio Requirement

Given the technical nature of this position, submission and assessment of a professional portfolio shall be mandatory as part of the recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates should be required to provide samples demonstrating their personal contribution to:

• Multi-page report/publication design;
• Factsheet or brochure design;
• Infographic/data visualization;
• Social-media graphics;
• Professional photography;
• Human-interest or feature writing; and
• Video/multimedia production, where available.

Candidates should clearly indicate which elements of submitted portfolio products they personally designed, wrote, photographed or edited.

ADRA reserves the right to verify authorship of submitted portfolio materials.

9. Safeguarding, Ethics and Accountability

The Communications Officer must uphold ADRA's policies and standards relating to safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, data protection, informed consent, confidentiality and ethical communication.

Care must be exercised when photographing, interviewing or publishing information relating to children, survivors, displaced populations and other vulnerable individuals.

All communications should preserve the dignity, agency and privacy of the people represented and avoid exploitative, stereotypical or demeaning portrayals.

10. Application Requirements

Applicants should submit an updated CV, cover letter and comprehensive professional communications portfolio, including samples of personally designed publications, professional writing, photography and multimedia/video work, where available. The portfolio should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s hands-on proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design and production of high-quality communication materials. Applications without adequate evidence of professional desktop publishing and design capability will not be considered.

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Somalia belongs to the world wide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking to recruit a Public Relations and Communication Officer to be based in Mogadishu with frequent travels to other parts of Somalia and Somaliland.

1. Purpose of the Position

The Communications Officer will strengthen the quality, consistency and visibility of ADRA Somalia's internal and external communications by producing high-quality written, visual and multimedia content that communicates programme achievements, results, learning and impact.

The Officer will work closely with programme teams, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) staff, field teams, management and partners to identify communication opportunities and translate technical programme information into clear, accessible and compelling communication products for different audiences.

A central responsibility of the position will be desktop publishing and professional production of communication materials, including reports, brochures, factsheets, newsletters, case studies, infographics, presentations, human-interest stories, social-media products and donor visibility materials.

The Communications Officer will also ensure that 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.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Communications Planning and Coordination

The Communications Officer will:

• 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.
• Work proactively with programme and field teams to identify communication opportunities rather than relying solely on ad hoc requests for content.
• Maintain a forward-looking calendar of programme events, launches, field visits, handovers, assessments, trainings and other activities requiring communication coverage.
• Provide technical communications support to programmes during project inception, implementation, reporting, major events and project closure.
• Coordinate with relevant ADRA regional and international communication structures, consortium partners, donors and other stakeholders where required.
• Maintain consistent organizational messaging across different projects and communication channels.

2.2 Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design and Publication Production

Advanced desktop publishing capability is a core requirement of this position.

The Communications Officer will independently design and produce professional communication and publication materials, including:

• Annual and periodic reports;
• Project and organizational profiles;
• Factsheets and programme briefs;
• Newsletters;
• Brochures, booklets and leaflets;
• Case studies and success stories;
• Human-interest publications;
• Infographics and data visualizations;
• Posters, banners and event materials;
• Donor visibility materials;
• Training and information materials;
• High-quality PowerPoint presentations;
• Social-media cards and campaign materials;
• Project close-out and results publications; and
• Other print and digital communication products.

The Officer will be expected to have advanced practical proficiency in professional desktop publishing and graphic-design software, particularly:

• Adobe InDesign: publication layout, reports, brochures, newsletters and other multi-page documents;
• Adobe Illustrator: vector graphics, illustrations, diagrams and infographics;
• Adobe Photoshop: professional photo editing, optimization and visual design;
• Adobe Acrobat Pro: professional PDF production, optimization and pre-press preparation;
• Canva Pro: rapid digital and social-media content production;
• Microsoft PowerPoint: advanced presentation design and visual storytelling.

Knowledge of additional multimedia and design applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom or equivalent professional software, will be an advantage.

The Officer will be responsible for taking products through the complete production cycle: concept development → content organization → design → layout → editing → quality assurance → approval → final publication/production.

The Officer will ensure that all designed materials maintain strong visual hierarchy, typography, alignment, colour consistency, appropriate image resolution, accessibility, readability and professional print/digital production standards.

2.3 Content Development, Writing and Editing

• Research, draft, edit and proofread high-quality communication content in clear and compelling English.
• Translate complex technical programme information into accessible language suitable for non-technical audiences.
• Produce human-interest stories, success stories, beneficiary profiles, project updates, feature articles, programme briefs, web content and donor-facing communications.
• Develop strong narratives demonstrating programme results, changes in people's lives, innovation, localisation, partnerships and lessons learned.
• Interview programme participants, community representatives, government officials, partners and staff to gather compelling stories and perspectives.
• Support senior management and programme teams with talking points, speeches, briefing notes, presentations and key messages where required.
• Edit and quality-assure communication products prepared by programme teams and partners.
• Ensure accuracy of facts, statistics, names, locations and quotations before publication.

2.4 Photography, Videography and Multimedia Production

• Undertake high-quality field photography documenting ADRA Somalia's programmes, activities, results and human impact.
• Capture photographs suitable for professional publications, donor reports, websites, social media and external campaigns.
• Record and produce short-form video content, interviews, testimonials, project documentaries and social-media videos.
• Undertake basic to intermediate video editing, including sequencing, transitions, subtitles, branding, sound optimization and export for different digital platforms.
• Ensure photographs and videos are properly captioned and accompanied by relevant metadata.
• Establish and maintain an organized digital photo and video library that can be searched by project, location, date, donor and activity.
• Ensure appropriate informed consent is obtained and documented before collecting or publishing identifiable photographs, interviews or stories.
• Apply safeguarding, dignity and "do no harm" principles in all visual documentation.

2.5 Digital and Social Media Communications

• Develop engaging content for ADRA's approved digital and social-media platforms.
• Produce platform-appropriate graphics, photographs, videos, captions and campaign materials.
• Maintain a regular pipeline of quality digital content highlighting programme achievements and organizational priorities.
• Support digital campaigns around major programme milestones and relevant national and international observance days.
• Monitor basic digital analytics and use performance information to improve content quality and audience engagement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen ADRA Somalia's digital presence and visibility.
• Ensure social-media content is accurate, timely, appropriately approved and compliant with organizational policies.

2.6 Donor Communication and Visibility Compliance

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of communication and visibility requirements of ADRA Somalia's principal institutional donors.
• Review grant agreements, communication plans and donor visibility requirements and translate them into practical communication actions.
• Work with programme teams to ensure required donor visibility is incorporated throughout implementation.
• Ensure correct application of donor logos, acknowledgements, disclaimers, branding, signage and other visibility requirements.
• Maintain appropriate records and evidence of communication and visibility activities for reporting and audit purposes.
• Review programme communication products before publication to ensure compliance with applicable donor and organizational requirements.
• Support programmes in developing project-specific Communication and Visibility Plans where required.

2.7 Field Documentation and Impact Storytelling

The Communications Officer will regularly travel to programme locations to document implementation and results.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing field communication and documentation plans ahead of visits;
• Identifying strong stories in collaboration with programme and MEAL teams;
• Conducting interviews with project participants and stakeholders;
• Capturing high-quality photographs and video;
• Documenting direct quotations and testimonies;
• Gathering contextual and results information required to substantiate stories;
• Developing field stories into publication-ready communication products; and
• Ensuring that communication represents affected populations respectfully and accurately.

Attention should be paid to ensuring that communication materials demonstrate change and impact rather than merely documenting activities.

2.8 Brand Management and Quality Assurance

• Serve as a focal point for application of ADRA's visual identity and branding requirements within Somalia.
• Ensure consistency in use of logos, colours, typography, templates, imagery and other brand elements.
• Develop and maintain professional templates for frequently produced organisational and programme materials.
• Review externally facing communication materials for quality, consistency and branding prior to dissemination.
• Provide practical guidance to staff and partners on branding, communication and visibility standards.
• Ensure all final publications are professionally formatted and suitable for their intended print or digital platforms.

2.9 Knowledge Management and Communications Asset Management

• Establish and maintain an organized repository of communication materials, including photographs, videos, stories, publications, templates and graphic assets.
• Maintain appropriate naming, metadata, consent and filing systems for communication assets.
• Work with programme and MEAL teams to identify lessons, evidence and results that can be converted into knowledge and communication products.
• Support documentation of programme learning, innovation and good practices.
• Maintain an updated portfolio of published communication products and visibility evidence.

2.10 Capacity Strengthening

• Provide practical coaching and guidance to programme and field staff on photography, storytelling, consent, branding and basic communication standards.
• Develop simple tools, templates and guidance materials that enable field teams to collect usable communication content.
• Strengthen the ability of programme teams and partners to identify and document compelling results and stories.
• Where necessary, orient implementing partners on ADRA and donor communication and visibility requirements.

3. Key Deliverables

The Communications Officer will be expected to deliver, among others:

1. Annual/periodic organizational and project communication plans and calendars.
2. Professionally designed reports, factsheets, brochures, newsletters and other publications.
3. Regular human-interest stories, success stories and beneficiary profiles.
4. High-quality photography and video content from programme locations.
5. Infographics and visual representations of programme results.
6. Digital and social-media communication products.
7. Donor-compliant project visibility materials.
8. Updated and organized photography, video and communication asset library.
9. Standardized ADRA Somalia communication and publication templates.
10. Communication materials supporting major programme events, launches, campaigns and handovers.
11. Periodic communication performance and visibility updates.
12. Communication and visibility documentation required for donor reports.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, Development Communication, Marketing or another closely related discipline.
• Professional certification or specialized training in graphic design, desktop publishing, photography, videography or multimedia production is highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, graphic design, media, public relations or development communications.
• Demonstrated experience working in humanitarian, development, NGO, UN or donor-funded programme environments is strongly preferred.
• 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.

5. Mandatory Technical Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Advanced Adobe InDesign skills, including professional multi-page publication design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong professional desktop publishing and graphic-design capability.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including professional presentation design.
• Ability to independently produce publication-ready reports, brochures, factsheets, newsletters and infographics.
• Strong photography skills, including composition, lighting, image selection and professional post-processing.
• Practical video recording and editing capability.
• Excellent written English, with demonstrated professional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong visual storytelling ability and understanding of information hierarchy and layout.
• Ability to transform programme data and technical information into accessible visual communication.
• Good understanding of digital and social-media communication.
• Understanding of branding and donor communication/visibility compliance.
• Strong file, image and digital asset management skills.

Applicants who cannot demonstrate strong hands-on desktop publishing and graphic-design competence will not meet the essential technical requirements of the position.

6. Language Requirements

• This position is open exclusively to Somali nationals. Applicants must be Somali citizens and legally eligible to work in Somalia.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential, including demonstrated ability to produce high-quality professional, donor-facing and public communication materials.
• Excellent written and spoken Somali is required, including the ability to conduct interviews, develop stories and communicate effectively with communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government authorities, donors, partners, media representatives and international colleagues.
• Strong ability to adapt communication style and language for different audiences, from community-level engagement to high-level institutional and donor communications.

7. Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Creativity and visual judgement: Ability to conceptualize and produce visually compelling, contemporary and audience-appropriate communication products.
• Exceptional attention to detail: Strong ability to identify inconsistencies in layout, language, branding, data and visual presentation.
• Storytelling: Ability to identify the human dimension behind programme results and convert technical information into engaging narratives.
• Initiative: Ability to proactively identify communication opportunities and deliver quality products with limited supervision.
• Results orientation: Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality products within demanding deadlines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with technical programme teams, MEAL staff, field personnel, partners, communities and senior management.
• Cultural sensitivity: Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively in Somalia's diverse social and cultural environment.
• Ethical communication: Strong commitment to informed consent, safeguarding, dignity, data protection and responsible representation of vulnerable populations.

8. Portfolio Requirement

Given the technical nature of this position, submission and assessment of a professional portfolio shall be mandatory as part of the recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates should be required to provide samples demonstrating their personal contribution to:

• Multi-page report/publication design;
• Factsheet or brochure design;
• Infographic/data visualization;
• Social-media graphics;
• Professional photography;
• Human-interest or feature writing; and
• Video/multimedia production, where available.

Candidates should clearly indicate which elements of submitted portfolio products they personally designed, wrote, photographed or edited.

ADRA reserves the right to verify authorship of submitted portfolio materials.

9. Safeguarding, Ethics and Accountability

The Communications Officer must uphold ADRA's policies and standards relating to safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, data protection, informed consent, confidentiality and ethical communication.

Care must be exercised when photographing, interviewing or publishing information relating to children, survivors, displaced populations and other vulnerable individuals.

All communications should preserve the dignity, agency and privacy of the people represented and avoid exploitative, stereotypical or demeaning portrayals.

10. Application Requirements

Applicants should submit an updated CV, cover letter and comprehensive professional communications portfolio, including samples of personally designed publications, professional writing, photography and multimedia/video work, where available. The portfolio should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s hands-on proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design and production of high-quality communication materials. Applications without adequate evidence of professional desktop publishing and design capability will not be considered.

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