Media and Communications Officer

This is a Media and Communications Officer position with SEED Madagascar, based in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. The role involves managing social media, content creation, fundraising appeals, and supporting sustainable development campaigns. The position is 24 months long, with a local salary and optional contributions for flights and insurance. The successful candidate will lead a junior team, collaborate with international staff, and contribute to impactful communications strategies in conservation and development. Applications must be submitted via email with a CV and cover letter in English, emphasizing alignment with the job description.⁠‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​⁠

What it offers

• Leadership in communications: Oversee daily social media management, content development, and donor updates, with a focus on expanding TikTok presence.
• Content creation: Produce engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for social media, websites, newsletters, and PR, ensuring brand alignment.
• Field collaboration: Gather stories and media from rural project sites, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies.
• Team management: Line-manage a junior officer and mentor interns/volunteers, delivering training on media, consent, and storytelling.
• Fundraising support: Assist with major fundraising appeals and donor impact storytelling.
• Travel: Occasional travel to rural project sites, with a £1,200 flight contribution and £650 insurance contribution available.
• Development opportunities: Work in a dynamic environment to grow leadership skills in NGO communications and sustainable development.

Who can apply

Applicants must have proven experience in media, communications, or project coordination, with a strong interest in sustainable development and conservation. English proficiency is required for application and collaboration.

What you'll do

• Develop and schedule content across social media platforms, including TikTok, aligning with SEED’s communications goals.
• Produce donor updates and blogs, editing contributions from staff and volunteers for external publication.
• Manage a junior team member, providing guidance and professional development.
• Support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
• Deliver training on media, consent, and storytelling to international staff.
• Gather and edit field-based content while ensuring ethical and policy compliance.

How to apply

1. Submit a CV in English.
2. Submit a cover letter in English, explaining your motivation and how your skills match the role’s requirements.
3. Email both documents to applications@seedmadagascar.org by October 26, 2026.

Good to know

• The role is office-based with occasional travel to rural project sites.
• AI-generated applications will not be considered.
• Salary is local, with optional contributions for flights and insurance.
• The position is 24 months, extendable, with a 40-hour workweek.