Communications and Advocacy Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Communications and Advocacy Lead to drive the visibility and advocacy strategy of the EU CSO Programme. Based in Cape Town, you will support programme activities across KwaZulu‑Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Limpopo, ensuring clear and ethical communication of stories, results and calls to action.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a communications, visibility and advocacy plan aligned with the programme activity calendar.
• Identify and manage key communication moments such as assessments, trainings, incubations, learning labs, town halls and capitalisation events.
• Produce and package awareness materials, support webinars, coordinate a 6‑week social‑media campaign and assist with podcast content.
• Create and schedule social‑media posts, email newsletters, website updates and public announcements.
• Translate programme opportunities into accessible language for grassroots CSOs, women, youth and ecosystem actors.
• Maintain a communication outputs tracker and report on donor visibility requirements.
• Coordinate with graphic designers, web developers, photographers and videographers to deliver high‑quality content.

Required profile

• At least three years of experience in communications, advocacy or digital marketing, preferably in the non‑profit or development sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across several provinces.
• Commitment to gender‑inclusive and youth‑focused social entrepreneurship.

Required skills

• Social media planning and content creation.
• Copywriting and editing.
• Email marketing and newsletter production.
• Website and digital platform updates.
• Coordination with creative service providers.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract for one year (approximately 60 % effort, three days per week).
• Gross salary of ZAR 18 000 per month.
• Opportunity to shape communications for a EU‑funded programme supporting grassroots CSOs.
• Professional development in a multi‑regional, green agri‑food and solidarity economy context.