Communications Officer

To support the execution of the AAS communications strategy and to build and maintain AAS reputation and brand awareness.

Key Performance Areas

Internal Stakeholder Engagements

• Support the implementation of the annual communications plan aligned with the communications strategy.
• Update and entrench AASF style guide.
• Assist with the implementation of the AASF internal stakeholder management plan.
• Edit all documents to ensure they are in line with CI guidelines.
• Conceptualise and develop internal communications, including, but not limited to, Newsletters, Monthly mail, staff announcements, email banners, desk drops, and signatures.
• Conceptualise and develop designs for internal communications collateral (branding material).
• Create and provide an oversight of AASF collateral and ensure they are in good condition.
• Procure communications collateral in line with procurement policy and CI guidelines.
• Administer AASF intranet, which includes content development, general updating, and functionality.
• Manage the AASF stakeholder and newsletter database.
• Develop and update AASF presentation templates.

External Stakeholder Engagements

Stakeholder Management

• Support the fundraising strategy through resource mobilisation.
• Respond to queries and action requests from stakeholders.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure that AASF has up-to-date information.
• Maintain stakeholder database
• Source media partnerships and affiliation Programmes.
• Acquire small scale donors and mobilise resources

Media Engagement

• Secure and manage relevant media for AASF events.
• Draft Press releases as and when required.
• Manage and expand media list/ database.
• Manage and expand- awards and conferences database.
• Secure billboard and online advertising.

Digital Platforms

• Execute AASF digital strategy.
• Develop and update website content.
• Conduct monthly website audits.
• Ensure maximum uptime of the website.
• Ensure schools' websites are kept up to date.
• Develop a social media budget.
• Develop and update content on all digital platforms.
• Manage engagements and content on all digital platforms.
• Develop campaigns and videos for all AASF social media.
• Develop and submit AASF social media Bi-monthly reports.

Annual Reports

• Support the development of annual report development from beginning to end.
• Audiovisual: Develop video concepts and content.
• Source service providers and monitor the development of the final product.

Essay Competition

• Develop and implement an annual strategy for the competition.
• Develop and manage budget.
• Convene a panel of judges to adjudicate the competition.
• Ensure timely payment of the winners.

Events and Campaigns

• Provide support on all AASF events and campaigns.
• Produce marketing and communications material and content for events and campaigns.
• Take pictures and videos at events and ensure the media library is updated.

International Expansion

• Develop and edit internal and external marketing and communications collateral for the UK entity.
• Support the UK entity events.
• Update website content.
• Conduct monthly website audits.
• Ensure maximum uptime of the website.

Risk Management

• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure indemnity forms are signed and filled in line with AASF requirements.

Reporting and Administration

• Manage the info-account, respond and/or redirect to relevant parties.
• Compile social media reports.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• B Degree or National Diploma in Marketing, Communications or related qualification
• Experience in a Marketing and Communications Department
• Design and video editing experience
• Writing experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Driver's License
• Communications knowledge and experience
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to interact and influence at all levels
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Networking skills
• Creative thinking

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Communications: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2026/01/30