PIU Communications Specialist
This one-year individual consultancy, renewable subject to performance and funding, leads communications for a regional digital-integration project, covering strategy, branding, online channels, multimedia, knowledge products and community feedback. It is a practical development-communications role with broad public-sector visibility.
SomaliaThis opportunity has closed. The brief remains available for reference.
Why we picked it
Apply if you can combine communication strategy with hands-on digital, multimedia and stakeholder work in a complex public-sector setting. The assignment includes regional coordination and communication training for project beneficiaries.
Best for The target profile requires a master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences or international relations and at least 7 years of relevant communication-strategy experience. Best audience: senior communications, public-sector engagement or digital-content professionals.
What you'll do
Design the project communication strategy and annual plans; manage branding, messaging, the website, social media, multimedia content, media engagement and community feedback; develop data visualisations, success stories and case studies; coordinate with regional institutions; and provide communication training.
Who they want
Required: master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences or international relations; 7 years of communication-strategy experience; public-sector, multimedia, branding, social-media, website and analytics experience; strong written and spoken English; and experience in Somalia or a similar context. Somali is an advantage, not a stated requirement.
Before you apply
Deadline: 15 October 2026. The operative application paragraph says 1:00 p.m. Eastern Africa Time, while the header says 01:00, so the precise cutoff remains unresolved. Submit a CV and cover letter with the exact position reference. No compensation amount or regular office-attendance requirement is stated.
This opportunity has closed. The original posting is retained for reference.
Published 11 Oct 2026.