{"id":25141,"date":"2026-01-29T09:29:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cintl.org\/?post_type=opportunity&#038;p=18368"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:29:28","slug":"communication-and-marketing-advisor-africa-community-technical-services-acts","status":"publish","type":"opportunity","link":"https:\/\/crossboard.dev2.smartegy.ca\/fr\/opportunity\/communication-and-marketing-advisor-africa-community-technical-services-acts\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication and Marketing Advisor &#8211; Africa Community Technical Services (ACTS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Main Responsibilities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct brand audit and update brand guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Co-develop unified messaging for all platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Revamp website layout and social media strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a monthly, quarterly or annual newsletter template.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct workshops on digital storytelling, photography, and writing.<\/li>\n<li>Co-develop content templates and toolkits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Qualifications<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergraduate University Degree\u00a0 in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field and or ,<\/li>\n<li><em>Master\u2019s Degree in Communications, Strategic Marketing, or Non-Profit Communication.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience in marketing, PR, or nonprofit communications.<\/li>\n<li>Experience developing communication strategies and social media campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Proven success in capacity building and content development for NGOs.<\/li>\n<li>Strong portfolio in storytelling, photography, or videography is a plus.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and visual communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and training abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in tools like Canva, Adobe Suite, Mailchimp, WordPress, or similar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Project description and context<\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crossroads International will engage Canadians, Canadian stakeholders, Crossroads staff and volunteers, local partner organizations and women and men in sub-Saharan Africa to become Gender Equality Champions both in Canada and overseas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) aims to reduce\u202f<\/span><b>gender inequalities and alleviate poverty\u202f<\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">by addressing\u202f<\/span><b>gender-based violence, inequalities in access to resources and economic opportunities<\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and barriers in\u202f<\/span><b>exercising strategic forms of choice, voice, and influence<\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Description of the partner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Africa Community Technical Services (ACTS) Uganda is a nonprofit organization that implements life-saving WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs to improve health outcomes and resilience in underserved communities. Despite its impact, ACTS struggles with limited visibility, inconsistent messaging, and an underdeveloped digital presence. This restricts donor engagement, community outreach, and advocacy influence.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Description the volunteer mandate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenges &amp; Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inconsistent brand and messaging across platforms<\/li>\n<li>Limited internal capacity for digital marketing and storytelling<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective use of tools like websites, newsletters, and social media<\/li>\n<li>Low visibility among potential donors and partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mandate Objective<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enhance ACTS Uganda\u2019s communication systems and organizational visibility by developing a robust communications strategy, improving branding, strengthening digital channels, and training internal staff<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility criteria<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u202fBe a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada.<\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Willing to conduct fundraising and public engagement activities before, during and after the placement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cintl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Code-of-Conduct-Sexual-Violence_EN.pdf\">commitment of preventing and addressing sexual misconduct<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In good physical and mental health (medical examination required)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The volunteer needs to bring their own computer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The volunteer must be available to attend an online pre-departure training.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personalized support before, during and after the mandate provided by an experienced and welcoming team.\u202f<\/span><b>The Crossroads\u2019 experience<\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fincludes the following:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily living allowance (depending of the country of assignment)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plane ticket and local transport<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-assignment online training.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in\u202f<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/international.gc.ca\/world-monde\/issues_development-enjeux_developpement\/priorities-priorites\/policy-politique.aspx?lang=eng\"><i>ending violence against women and girls<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>\u202f<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/cintl.org\/takeaction\/\">JOIN THE MOVEMENT!<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>APPLICATION<\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To apply for this position, we kindly ask that you fill out Crossroads\u2019 online application form.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please contact our volunteer mobilization team if you have any question:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:volunteer@cintl.org\">volunteer@cintl.org<\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span 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