Regional Communications Officer

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

We are looking for a communicator who combines strong storytelling skills with technical media production expertise and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

You bring:

• Degree in communications, journalism, media production or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience conducting interviews and capturing high-quality testimonials
• Strong skills in photography, videography and editing
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Interest in international development and humanitarian work
• Willingness to travel regularly to project locations across the region

EQUIPMENT

• Photo and video equipment will be provided by VSF-Suisse and VSF-Germany.