Communications & Partnership Officer 322 views

Job Identification

Department: Communications and Partnerships
Reports To: National Director
Direct Reports: None
Grade / Level: Grade B3 / 1
Location: Buzz Women Gambia Office, Banjul, The Gambia, with frequent travel to the regions and communities
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (subject to funding availability)

Job Purpose

The Communications and Partnership Officer serves as the eyes, ears and voice of Buzz Women Gambia, ensuring that the organisation’s vision, achievements and community impact are communicated effectively to diverse audiences, while cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships that advance its mission. Communications is the primary focus of the role. The Officer leads the development and delivery of Buzz Women Gambia’s internal and external communications, manages the organisation’s brand image, positioning and online presence, and produces high-quality content that captures programme impact and participant stories. The role also identifies, builds and maintains partnerships with government, civil society, donors, development partners and the private sector, and supports resource mobilisation and donor engagement through clear, compelling communications and strong partner relationships. The Communications and Partnership Officer works closely with the National Director and the Programme team to translate programme results into accessible, engaging content.

Strategic Context

Buzz Women is a not-for-profit organisation transforming marginalised communities by bringing knowledge, skills and tools directly to women’s doorsteps. Through mobile classrooms, Buzz Women Gambia trains women in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and personal development, enabling economic independence and stronger communities. Since inception, Buzz Women Gambia has trained over 45,000 women, supporting their journey towards financial resilience and expanded opportunities. The organisation’s values are rooted in dignity, respect and grace, and its destination is lasting impact: enabling women to unleash the power within.

Strong communications are essential to building institutional credibility, supporting fundraising and showcasing the organisation’s impact to donors, partners and the public. Equally, effective partnerships with government, civil society, donors, development partners and the private sector extend the organisation’s reach, enable joint programming and diversify its resource base. This role ensures consistent messaging and branding across all platforms, strengthens the organisation’s public profile and brand positioning, cultivates and coordinates strategic partnerships, and supports the National Director and senior team with communications materials and partner engagement for donor relations, advocacy and external representation.

Key Accountabilities

Content Development and Storytelling

Capture and communicate the organisation’s impact and participant stories.

• Coordinate with teams to collect and curate content (stories, quotes, photos and videos) for reports, newsletters, the website and social media.
• Develop compelling written, photo and video content showcasing programme activities, results and participant stories.
• Conduct field visits to gather stories, testimonials and visual content, in line with safeguarding and consent
• Write and edit newsletters, case studies, blog posts, speeches and other organisational

4.2  Digital and Social Media Management

Lead the organisation’s online presence and engagement.

• Lead the management of Buzz Women Gambia’s online presence, including its social media channels (content planning, posting and engagement).
• Maintain and update the organisation’s website with current content and programme
• Track and measure engagement and audience growth across communication platforms and stakeholder interactions, adjusting content strategy accordingly.

4.3  Brand Management and Communication Materials

Manage the organisation’s brand image and ensure consistent, professional representation.

• Manage Buzz Women Gambia’s brand image and positioning to strengthen relationships with stakeholders, ensuring all communications materials align with organisational branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Develop and produce communication materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, training materials, presentations, newsletters and reports.
• Oversee translation, printing and design processes, ensuring quality and
• Maintain an organised archive of photos, videos and communications

4.4  Donor and Resource Mobilisation Support

Support fundraising and donor engagement through strong communications.

• Develop communications materials to support proposals, donor reports and fundraising
• Support the National Director and Programme team with presentations and briefing materials for donor
• Contribute to donor newsletters and impact updates in coordination with the Programme

4.5  Partnership Development and Management

Build and sustain strategic partnerships that extend the organisation’s reach, impact and resources.

• Identify, map and assess potential partners — including government ministries and agencies, local councils, NGOs/CSOs, donors, UN and development agencies, private sector and academic institutions — aligned with Buzz Women Gambia’s strategy.
• Develop and maintain a partner database and stakeholder map, tracking engagement history, partnership status, commitments and opportunities.
• Support the National Director in initiating, negotiating and formalising partnerships, including drafting concept notes, partnership proposals, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements and donor communications, in collaboration with the Programme team.
• Support due diligence on prospective partners in line with organisational policies and donor
• Strengthen relationships with existing partners through regular communication, partner meetings and follow-up on agreed actions and commitments, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for joint programming, co-funding and resource mobilisation with partners, and contribute to joint proposal development.
• Represent Buzz Women Gambia in networks, coordination forums, working groups, events and media engagements, as delegated by the National Director.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance and value in coordination with the MEAL function, and recommend renewals, adjustments or exits.
• Ensure partner visibility and acknowledgement in communications materials in line with partnership agreements and donor requirements.

4.6  Media Relations and External Engagement

Manage media relations and support the organisation’s public profile and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage media relations, including press releases, media statements, interviews and PR
• Maintain relationships with media contacts and secure coverage of organisational
• Support event coordination, documentation and stakeholder engagement activities for organisational and donor-facing events.

4.7  Internal Communications

Support clear, consistent communication within the organisation.

• Support internal communication of organisational updates, achievements and key messages to
• Assist in producing internal materials such as newsletters or staff updates as needed.

Decision-Making Authority

The Communications and Partnership Officer operates within delegated authority as defined by Buzz Women Gambia’s policies and will:

• Approve routine social media and website content within organisational branding
• Recommend communications strategies, campaigns and content
• Recommend potential partners, partnership approaches and partnership renewals or exits to the National
• Approve routine communications-related expenditure within delegated financial
• Escalate decisions exceeding delegated authority, partnership agreements and MoUs for approval and signature, and sensitive/reputational matters, to the National Director.

Key Working Relationships

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in communications, partnerships or donor relations, ideally within the NGO/development sector.
• Strong storytelling ability, with superior written, oral and visual communication
• Demonstrated experience managing digital and social media platforms, with a sound understanding of digital media.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with partners, donors or stakeholders, including drafting concept notes, MoUs or partnership agreements.
• Experience in PR and media
• Excellent command of
• Proficiency in MS Word and
• Willingness to travel frequently to the regions and
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and collaborate across

Desirable

• Skills in photography, videography, design or basic video
• Knowledge of design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, CorelDraw).
• Experience working in The Gambia or the wider West Africa
• Proficiency in one or more local
• An established network among development partners, government and civil society in The
• Familiarity with women’s economic empowerment or gender-focused

Technical Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

 Approval

This job description has been reviewed and approved as an accurate reflection of the role’s requirements. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended to reflect organisational needs.