Communications and Marketing Officer

Orant Charities Africa (OCA)

About our organization

Orant Charities Africa (OCA) is a non-governmental organization serving in rural communities of Malawi. It was founded and registered as an NGO in Malawi in 2014.

OCA serves in Malawi through implementation of development programs. It operates in the following thematic areas; Healthcare, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Agriculture, Business Development, and Energy and Environment. You may read further about Orant at https://www.orantcharitiesafrica.org. We are hiring the following position:

Title: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER
Reports to: Head of Programs
Location: Kasese – Dowa

Job Summary

The Communications and Marketing Officer will lead Orant Charities Africa’s communication strategies to effectively promote the organization’s mission, programs, and achievements. This role involves managing both external and internal communications, enhancing organizational visibility, and supporting advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities;

  • Develop and implement the organization’s communications strategy and campaigns.
  • Create, edit, and disseminate content for press releases, social media, the website, and promotional materials.
  • Manage the organization’s online presence, including social media channels and website updates.
  • Develop communication materials to support fundraising, donor reporting, and program visibility.
  • Collaborate with program teams to highlight success stories, case studies, and project updates.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or related roles.
  • Experience in non-profit or development sector communications is an advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong social media and digital content management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Energetic and familiar with youth-focused trends (e.g., TikTok).
  • Well-spoken with familiarity in influencer marketing and hashtag strategy.
  • Familiarity with website management is an added advantage.
  • Good photography and videography skills.

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. A detailed CV.
  2. A cover letter highlighting suitability for the role.
  3. Links to social media handles.
  4. Examples of previous work (e.g., videos, photos, graphic designs).

Through the following email address: jobs@orantcharitiesafrica.org. Please indicate in the email subject, the post you are applying for.

Applications may also be sent to Orant Charities Africa through the address below;

The Country Director, Orant Charities Africa, P/bag 365, LILONGWE.

Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. No telephone inquiries.

Application deadline: 9th January, 2026.

OCA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, language, political or other opinion, age, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities unrelated to job requirements.