REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 100%

VSF-Suisse and VSF-Germany are looking for a Regional Communications Officer to capture the realities of livestock-based livelihoods in the Horn of Africa and transform field experiences into compelling visual stories for global audiences, partners and donors. Based in Addis Ababa and working across the region, the role combines field travel, documentary-style photography and video production, and in-depth interviews to capture the human stories behind VSF’s work with pastoralist and livestock-keeping communities. ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONS Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF-Suisse) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany (VSF-Germany) are international NGOs working to improve food security, resilience and livelihoods for vulnerable communities that depend on livestock. VSF-Suisse and VSF-Germany have been working closely together in the Greater Horn of Africa for several years and operate a shared country office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This position is jointly implemented by both organisations and allocates 50% of the working time to VSF-Suisse and 50% to VSF-Germany. THE ROLE The Regional Communications Officer connects field realities with international communication and engagement. By regularly visiting project locations, the officer documents programmes through interviews, photography and video production with community members, project staff and partners. The collected material is transformed into compelling stories and visual content that strengthen communication, donor engagement and the regional visibility of both organisations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Field storytelling and interviews • Travel regularly to project locations to document project activities and results • Conduct interviews with community members, project participants and staff • Capture authentic testimonials and human-centred impact stories Photo and video production • Produce suitable photo and video material from field activities • Edit and prepare visual content for digital and print communication channels Content development • Transform field material into engaging communication products • Contribute content for websites, newsletters, social media and publications Regional communication support • Support the visibility of VSF programmes in the Horn of Africa • Encourage field teams to share stories and communication material • Ensure high standards and consistency in communication outputs