Apply for Communications Fellowship @International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

Job Description

The Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa (ITJA), is a three-year project jointly launched by the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) to support AU member states to domestically incorporate and implement the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). The ITJA project is implemented by a consortium of three organizations led by the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) working in collaboration with the African Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF) and the Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR).

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is an international nonprofit organization specializing in the field of transitional justice. ICTJ works across society and borders to challenge the causes and address the consequences of massive human rights violations. We affirm victims’ dignity, fight impunity, and promote responsive institutions.

ITJA Fellowship: The consortium seeks to recruit a communications fellow who will work closely with the program and communications teams to disseminate the project’s work, engage stakeholders across different sectors and enhance the visibility of the project across Africa and beyond.

The fellowship is designed to strengthen and amplify African expertise and is open exclusively to African nationals.

Scope of Work:

This fellowship will be for a duration of six (6) months with an immediate start upon selection.

Under the supervision of the ITJA leadership, and in close collaboration with ICTJ Communications Team, the Communications Fellow will be expected to:

• Draft content for all ICTJ social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, X) following donor communications guidelines
• Provide communications support before, during and after meetings, conferences and other events (event invitations, promotional materials, live posts, stories, photography, draft press releases)
• Track social media performance metrics
• Adapt long-form publications (reports, policy briefs, etc.) into shorter accessible formats for dissemination
• Create infographics and other visual assets on the project’s impact and results
• Support proofreading and formatting of publications
• Draft short articles and program spotlights for the website
• Provide other communications support to the team as needed

Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field of study. Relevant master’s degree accepted.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and editing skills
• Familiarity with design tools, including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated interest in transitional justice, human rights and NGO work
• Experience producing communications content for development, governance, or human rights projects
• Proficient in English is a must; priority given to candidates also proficient in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

How to Apply:

Please complete this: >> Application Form.

Applicants must submit:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)
• One or two writing samples

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected.

A monthly stipend will be provided to the selected candidate for the entire duration of the fellowship.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Interviews will take place virtually or in-person.