SPARK is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people in fragile and conflict-affected contexts through entrepreneurship development and higher education.
The Communication Officer supports the day-to-day communications and visibility activities of SPARK's FEMFOCUS programme. The role produces and collects programme content, supports communication around activities and events, and helps ensure that programme communications are clear, timely and in line with SPARK and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) requirements. The position is based in Tunis and reports to the Regional Communications Manager. The Officer works closely with the Programme Manager, Senior Project Officer, MEL Coordinator and other programme colleagues, and maintains regular contact with partner organisations.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce and adapt programme content for social media, website, newsletters, presentations and other channels; collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from programme activities and partners; draft articles, partner stories and event summaries.
- Support photography and video production, and maintain an organised archive of communications materials and consent records.
- Provide communications coverage for programme activities, workshops, partner events and launches; support partners in applying programme visibility requirements; check that materials use correct SPARK and MFA visibility elements.
- Ensure consent, safeguarding and data-protection requirements are followed when collecting and using stories and images.
- Prepare and schedule country-level social media content; monitor programme-related digital content; support simple monitoring of communications reach and engagement for reporting.
- Coordinate with programme colleagues and partners, flag sensitive content or communication risks, and travel as required to cover programme activities.
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in communications, preferably in an NGO or development programme.
- Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing or a related field.
- Practical experience producing written and visual content and managing social media content and events coverage.
- Good writing and editing skills; basic knowledge of photography, video and digital content tools.
- Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Professional proficiency in French, Arabic and English.
- Experience with donor-funded programmes is an asset.
Position type: full-time, 12 months with possible extension, start ASAP. SPARK offers remuneration based on its function grid, training and professional development opportunities, and a challenging position in an international working environment.
* Application Deadline:20th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter outlining your motivation and how your qualifications meet the requirements, plus an up-to-date CV including the contact details of at least three professional references (in English and French), through https://vacancy.spark-online.org/Tab1/LoadProfile/707 no later than 20 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.