Communications and Advocacy Manager

This role is currently only open to current CAMFED employees (including interns) and CAMA members

Job Title: Communications and Advocacy Manager

Reporting to: Executive Director

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Lilongwe Malawi.

Job Description:

The Communications and Advocacy Manager will play a key role in supporting all aspects of CAMFED Malawis communications work. This includes planning preparing editing and managing digital content for both internal and external audiences ensuring all materials adhere strictly to CAMFEDs child protection guidelines. The role is also responsible for leading the organizations partnership and relationship development knowledge management and strategic communications and advocacy efforts aimed at enhancing visibility influence and impact in line with CAMFED Malawis mission and strategic goals.

Specific Accountabilities:

Knowledge management and Communications

• Lead the strategic communication of CAMFEDs innovative approaches achievements and impact to key audiences including donors policymakers and development practitioners through print and digital media as well as targeted events and forums.
• Develop CAMFED Malawis Communications Plan to support the wider CAMFED International Communications Plan
• Oversee the development and management of multimedia content including documentaries video shoots film footage and photographic materials ensuring alignment with strategic communication goals and brand standards.
• Coordinate and support the organization of public events forums and stakeholder engagements in collaboration with Programme Managers to disseminate research findings showcase program best practices and advance advocacy objectives.
• Gather edit and curate compelling case studies success stories and field experiences that highlight the impact of CAMFED Malawis programs ensuring clarity accuracy and alignment with organizational messaging.
• Disseminate and promote stories and publications across multiple channels ncluding email HiBob brochures leaflets and the CAMFED Association portal to enhance visibility stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Populate CAMFEDs Salesforce database with relevant information while upholding CAMFEDs principle of accountability to the child
• Represent CAMFED Malawi at relevant events
• Write and present reports on communication related activities undertaken
• Plan and facilitate communications training sessions for CAMFED staff and key stakeholders to strengthen capacity in effective messaging media engagement and brand aligned communication practices.
• Monitor and document the effectiveness of CAMFED Malawis communication activities

• Ensure both CAMFED CAMA and donors branding requirements are adhered to.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media outlets to ensure consistent coverage of the organizations activities initiatives and brand.
• Plan create and oversee the production of high-quality communication materials including press releases newsletters brochures and digital content ensuring alignment with the organizations messaging and branding guidelines.
• Organise meetings and forums to share CAMFED work including national and international commemorations.

Advocacy Partnerships & Sustainability planning:

• Develop an advocacy strategy for CAMFED Malawi

• Lead the production of relevant high quality external policy and advocacy materials including talking points letters briefing notes position papers press releases and advocacy reports

• Provide support in the identification of any policy gaps relevant policy actors and understanding policy dynamics in the country

• Support program staff to generate evidence that would facilitate policy advocacy

• Work with other policy advocacy actors to ensure harmonized advocacy efforts

• Manage key partnerships with national and district stakeholders implementing partners and key donors in collaboration with the Executive Director ensuring strategic leveraging in advancing CAMFEDs mission and Ministry of Educations priorities.

• Represent CAMFED in key national regional and global forums positioning the organizations frontline expertise to inform policy dialogues and communities of practice. Effectively articulate and promote lessons learned models and best practices for integration into national systems in alignment with the Government of Malawis Agenda 2063 and CAMFEDs strategic objectives.

• Support and engage Government on sustainability unlocking education financing etc.
  Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Person specification

• A Bachelors degree in Journalism Mass Communication Social Sciences or a related field; a Masters degree will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years experiencein communications and advocacy with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Previous experience working with NGOsis highly desirable.
• Proven experience in graphic design content development reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with local and international media outlets.
• Fluency in English and Chichewais required.
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with the Government of Malawi including familiarity with national development frameworks such as Agenda 2063 is an added advantage.

Applications details:

• Please note: All official communication pertaining to job applications and interviews will be exclusively conducted through CAMFEDs official channels. These can be found on our website (). CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or to provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes.

• CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation abuse discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will therefore be subject to a comprehensive verification process which includes background and reference checks as well as verification of qualifications.

Please submit your application by Sunday 16^th November 2025.