COMMUNICATIONS, BRAND & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Job Description
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COMMUNICATIONS, BRAND & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.
Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.
Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we
share in the development of their communities.
Our Values: Courage
Commitment
Trust
Accountability
Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.
SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting Communications, Brand & Content Development Coordinator to develop and implement internal and external communication strategies to enhance the visibility, reputation, and brand identity of SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone. The role includes content creation, media relations, digital engagement, and ensuring brand compliance across all platforms.
She/he will serve as the primary point of contact for media engagements and ensure consistent, positive media coverage.
Maintain a media contact database and develop strong relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Lead the collection, development, and editing of compelling human-interest stories, photos, and videos that highlight the impact of SOS Children’s Villages’ work.
Ensure content aligns with SOS International brand guidelines and ethical storytelling principles, especially when working with children.
Enforce brand consistency across all SOS Children’s Villages communications, publications, and digital platforms.
Train staff and partners on brand guidelines and monitor compliance.
Support the development of branded materials (brochures, banners, reports, promotional items).
Manage and update the organization’s social media channels and website with relevant, engaging, and timely content.
Support digital fundraising and campaigns in collaboration with the Fund Development team.
Design and circulate newsletters, updates, and information bulletins.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar communications and content role, preferably in an NGO or development setting.
- Proven experience in media relations, brand management, and digital communications.
- Strong storytelling and multimedia content creation skills (writing, photography, videography).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media management tools.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 1st July 2025
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance
and/or availability of funding.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One
LOCATION: Freetown
WE OFFER:
- Attractive salary and package.
- A supportive team and compelling working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.
To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.
Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is on Monday 19th May, 2025
Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.
What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
