Community Communications Specialist – Angola

Aninver; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a Community Communications Specialist for an Angolan consultancy assignment. The expert will design and implement community outreach strategies and localized campaigns, focusing on vulnerable groups and youth, in Angola.

The role requires strong participatory methods, stakeholder collaboration, and written and verbal fluency in English and Portuguese. Assignment is contingent on award and involves working with local teams and donors.

Qualifications

• Education in Social Sciences, Anthropology or Communications.
• At least 5 years working with vulnerable communities and using participatory outreach methods.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Experience on international donor-funded projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design community-level outreach strategies targeting youth and vulnerable groups.
• Develop localized campaigns and culturally appropriate materials.
• Engage beneficiaries and gather qualitative insights from the field.
• Coordinate with project management and local stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Monitor and report on outreach activities and impact.

Skills

Community outreach

Participatory methodologies

Campaign design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social Sciences / Anthropology / Communication

Job description

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Community Communications Specialist for a consultancy assignment in Angola.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment financed by the World Bank in Angola. The initiative aims to promote employability, self-employment, and productive inclusion among young Angolans, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, women, and persons with disabilities. As part of this comprehensive employment and skills development initiative, we are looking for a qualified expert to join our team as a Community Communications Specialist.

The selected expert will play a vital role in designing and executing outreach strategies tailored to diverse audiences across various geographical contexts. Working closely with local stakeholders, the specialist will ensure that project messages effectively reach vulnerable, hard-to-reach communities through participatory methodologies and culturally relevant local campaigns, thereby supporting broader national employment and social inclusion objectives.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Engage effectively with vulnerable and hard-to-reach youth communities across different geographical contexts in Angola.
• Implement participatory methodologies to foster community mobilization and active participation.
• Design and execute local campaigns that align with the broader strategic outreach and communication objectives of the initiative.
• Ensure seamless communication channels between project implementers and local beneficiaries.

Scope of work

• Conduct diagnostic analyses focusing on community-level communication needs, barriers, and opportunities.
• Define strategic community outreach pillars and engagement objectives for vulnerable and marginalized groups.
• Develop tailored local campaigns and culturally appropriate communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Integrate community feedback mechanisms, including grievance redress systems, into grassroots outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with local facilitators and institutional teams to optimize field-level mobilization and stakeholder coordination.
• Support ongoing monitoring and evaluation of community-level communication activities using defined performance indicators.

Your role as Community Communications Specialist

• Design and implement community-level communication and outreach strategies targeting youth and vulnerable populations.
• Apply participatory methodologies to engage beneficiaries and gather qualitative insights from the field.
• Develop content and manage localized campaigns tailored to the socio-cultural context of target communities.
• Facilitate dialogue and feedback loops between project management and local community stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other team specialists to ensure consistency between digital campaigns and grassroots outreach.
• Contribute to diagnostic reports, strategic communication plans, and activity progress reports.
• Support capacity-building efforts for local teams regarding community engagement and participatory communication.

Requirements

• Education: Ciências Sociais, Antropologia, Communication or related fields
• At least 5 years of general experience, with specific experience working with vulnerable communities, participatory methodologies, and local campaigns
• Languages: Working level fluency in English and Portuguese (including local context)

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on international donor-funded projects, specifically with the World Bank or similar multilateral institutions.
• Familiarity with youth employment, skills development, or social inclusion programs in developing country contexts.

An empathetic and experienced communications professional with a strong background in social sciences and participatory outreach, eager to drive impactful community engagement for youth empowerment in Angola.

Assignment details

• Location: Angola
• Estimated duration: 3 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a project in Angola.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.