Communication Officer – Tunisia

About SPARK

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. By strengthening local ecosystems, supporting entrepreneurs, and building institutional capacities, SPARK contributes to inclusive economic growth and sustainable employment.

Communication Officer

The Communication Officer supports the day-to-day communications and visibility activities of SPARK’s FEMFOCUS programme in Tunisia. 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 to collect communications content and support visibility activities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

Content Production and Communications Support

• Produce and adapt programme content for social media, website, newsletters, presentations and other communication channels;
• Collect stories, quotes, photos, videos and other content from programme activities and partner organisations;
• Draft short articles, partner stories, event summaries and other communications materials in coordination with programme colleagues;
• Support the preparation and updating of programme presentations, factsheets, visibility materials and other communication products;
• Support photography and video production, including coordination with external service providers when needed;
• Maintain an organised archive of communications materials, photos, videos and consent records.

Programme, Partner and Event Visibility

• Provide communications coverage for programme activities, workshops, partner events, launches and other key moments;
• Work with programme and MEL colleagues to identify results, partner experiences and activities that can be communicated;
• Support partner organisations in applying relevant programme communications and visibility requirements;
• Check that day-to-day communication materials use the correct SPARK and MFA visibility elements and raise questions or inconsistencies to the Regional Communications Manager;
• Support the preparation of communication materials and logistics for campaigns, events and programme milestones;
• Ensure that consent, safeguarding and data-protection requirements are followed when collecting and using stories, images and other content.

Digital Communications and Follow-up

• Prepare and schedule country-level social media content in coordination with the Regional Communications Manager;
• Monitor programme-related digital content and keep basic records of communications activities and outputs;
• Support updates to relevant SPARK digital channels and provide country content for regional communications planning;
• Follow up with colleagues and partners on agreed communications inputs, materials and deadlines;
• Support simple monitoring of communications reach and engagement and provide information needed for programme communications reporting.

Coordination and General Support

• Work under the guidance of the Regional Communications Manager and implement agreed country communications priorities;
• Coordinate regularly with programme colleagues to plan communications around upcoming activities and partner milestones;
• Flag sensitive content, consent issues, delays or communication risks to the Regional Communications Manager;
• Support other reasonable communications tasks related to FEMFOCUS implementation as requested;
• Travel within Tunisia as required to cover programme and partner activities.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in communications, preferably in an NGO, development programme or comparable environment;
• Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing or another relevant field;
• Practical experience producing written and visual content for different communication channels;
• Experience managing or supporting social media content and covering events and activities;
• Good writing and editing skills and ability to turn programme information into clear and accessible content;
• Experience working with partner organisations or donor-funded programmes is an asset;
• Basic practical knowledge of photography, video and common digital content tools;
• Good organisation skills, attention to detail and ability to manage several communication tasks and deadlines;
• Professional proficiency in French is required;
• Professional proficiency in Arabic is required;
• Professional working proficiency in English is required;
• Ability and willingness to travel within Tunisia as required;
• Ability to work collaboratively with programme colleagues, partners and service providers.

SPARK Offers

• A remuneration based on SPARK’s function grid and relevant experience;
• Training and professional development opportunities;
• Full-time employment contract, subject to applicable local conditions and programme funding;
• A challenging and responsible position in an international working environment;

How to apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents (in English & French):

• A cover letter outlining their motivation and demonstrating how their qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the contact details of at least three professional references.

Applications must be submitted no later than 20th October 2026 through https://vacancy.spark-online.org/Tab1/LoadProfile/707 .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. As interviews may take place before the closing date, early applications are strongly encouraged.

SPARK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Recruitment and selection are conducted in accordance with SPARK’s safeguarding, integrity, and equal opportunity policies.

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