Communication in Emergency Officer
\nDate: 20 Aug 2025<\/p>\n
Location: Maroua, Cameroon<\/p>\n
Company: Plan International<\/p>\n
The Organisation<\/p>\n
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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 children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.<\/p>\n
We won\u2019t stop until we are all equal.<\/p>\n
The Opportunity<\/p>\n
The Communication in emergency Officer plays a key role in supporting Plan International\u2019s emergency response efforts in the Far North Region. By developing and implementing strategic communication plans, the role ensures timely, accurate, and impactful messaging that informs and protects affected populations, amplifies the visibility of Plan\u2019s interventions, and strengthens stakeholder engagement. The role contributes to lasting change for children, especially girls, by promoting transparency, accountability, and community resilience.<\/p>\n
As Communication in emergency officer, you will significantly contribute to donor visibility and compliance through strategic communication efforts;<\/p>\n
You will be involving high-level coordination with internal teams\u2014including project managers and emergency response staff\u2014as well as external stakeholders such as media, local authorities, and humanitarian partners.
\nYou will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and impactful communication that supports Plan International Cameroon\u2019s humanitarian objectives. This includes:
\nManaging public messaging, media relations, and stakeholder engagement across multiple emergency projects.
\nFrequent travel to remote and high-risk areas and demands a high degree of adaptability, strategic thinking, and cultural sensitivity.
\nPlaying a key role in building communication capacity within project teams and ensuring alignment with Plan International\u2019s global standards and values.<\/p>\n
The Individual<\/p>\n
To support this, the organization is seeking a Communication in emergency Officer who will play a key role in designing and implementing impactful communication strategies, enhancing coordination with stakeholders, and amplifying the voices of affected communities, especially children and girls.<\/p>\n
As Communication in Emergency Officer, you must have a Master degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relation, Social Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor Degree in any related field with 4 years of experiences, a significant professional experience in emergency communication or crisis management particular in INGO<\/p>\n
Please follow this link for a full role profile: Job description – Communication Officer – Maroua – Aout 2025.pdf<\/p>\n
Location: Maroua<\/p>\n
Type of Role: Fixed term contract<\/p>\n
Reports to: Communication and Influencing Lead<\/p>\n
Hay Level: 12<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 26 August 2025; But Plan reserves the right to close the vacancy before this date if the recruitment of a candidate is successful. <\/p>\n
Closing Date: 26 August 2025<\/p>\n
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https:\/\/jobs.plan-international.org\/search\/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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