Communication Manager

Project Title: Women Entrepreneurship: Strengthening the Entrepreneurship Skills of Women-led Businesses and Women Employees of ETG (AFAWA Project). Project Countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe Time Input- Jan 2026- June 2028 Reports to: Consortium Lead Background The AFAWA project, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), seeks to empower women-led businesses (WEBs) and women employees in ETGs agribusiness supply chains. The programme includes training, employability improvement, financial inclusion, and market linkages. Qualification A bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field is required. Master's degree in these fields will be an advantage. Minimum 5 years of experience in communications for development, preferably in gender, entrepreneurship, or donor-funded programmes. Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of multimedia content. Proven experience managing digital communications and engaging with media outlets. Familiarity with AfDB, World Bank, or other donor visibility guidelines is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and coordination skills. Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Portuguese or Swahili is an added advantage. Willingness to travel to implementation sites across all four countries.