The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity
The Communication Assistant's efforts will significantly impact the visibility and public perception of the project. By effectively communicating the project's achievements and goals. As communication Assistant, you will help to build and maintain strong relationships with the community and other stakeholders, thereby enhancing the project's overall influence and success.
You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including local community leaders, government officials, media representatives, and partner organizations, ensure effective communication with these stakeholders is crucial for the success of the project. The role requires a high level of proficiency in both written and verbal communication. As Communication Assistant will be responsible for creating press releases, social media content, newsletters, and reports. You will also handle media inquiries and coordinate interviews. In this position, you will represent Plan International and the Irish Aids Project in Maroua at various events and meetings. This includes engaging with the media, attending community gatherings, and participating in stakeholder forums.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit a qualified candidate, with a Bachelor degree in University Degree in Journalism, Communication or equivalent experience with a strong experience working in journalism, communications, media, or Public Relations.
As Communication Assistant, you will be fluent written and spoken English and French, with a strong understanding of print, radio, television and online media and a good photography and/or filming skills and gender awareness and cultural sensitivity.
Please follow this link for a full role profile Job description - Communication Assistant IrishAid Maroua OK.pdf
Location: Maroua
Type of Role: Service contract
Reports to: Communication in Emergency Coordinator/ PC Irish Aids Project
Hay Level: 11
Closing Date:29th June 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.