Communications and Reporting Officer

Communications and Reporting Officer
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a
highly qualified Communication & Reporting Officer.
About the job
The post-holder will focus on communications; media advocacy, knowledge generation,
management and promoting shared learning among actors. He/she will also support development of
content and communication material and capture and consolidate project activities and success
stories to be shared with relevant actors. The post holder will also coordinate all stakeholders and
donor reporting for all Donors in the organization including maintain a donor reporting tracker .
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Communications
• Help in development and implementation of DRC Somalia Communications strategy to
showcase project interventions along with knowledge generations, sharing and dissemination.
• Design dynamic and engaging visuals for social media platforms, publications, events material
and signage, infographics, data visualizations, icons, brochures, flyers, report covers, layout and
dashboards.
• Play a role on engaging with the national and local level media channels to highlight and advocate
project objectives through talk shows, special reports, packages, and news items.
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Application due:
5/31/2026
Workplace:
Mogadishu
Department/Country:
Somalia
Contract type:
• Inform, educate, and persuade journalists, media community and opinion makers through
workshops, formal and informal meetings to help advocate project objectives to relevant
stakeholders.
• Capture the events and project activities and present them at various communication platforms to
raise awareness along with showcasing the project impact.
• Ensure documentation and consolidation of human-interest stories, which can be communicated
externally.
• Create and develop IEC materials with the support from the communication department.
• Provide up to date content for DRC social media platforms.
• Research, prepare, fact-check, edit and produce professional media and communications
materials for target audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via DRC communications
channels, ensuring highest quality standards.
• Develop graphic content, including video and audio including but not limited to infographics, social
media visuals, video scripts and storylines.
• Ensure adequate communication coverage, through a variety of tools (written, video/audio, social,
media) of project activities and products, deliverables, objectives and results to key donors,
stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Draft human impact stories working in conjunction with Comedications Team Leader and keeping
sensitive to needs of both internal and external audiences.
Donor Reporting
• Understand donor reporting requirements, including deadlines, and ensure they are met.
• Produce monthly quarterly and annual narrative reports in line with donor reporting requirements,
coordinating inputs from the Project Teams as required.
• Develop and collaborate with MEAL team to manage an activity, milestone and target tracker, to
monitor key project deliverables.
• Consolidate and analyze data on Programme implementation, achievements and indicators in all
sectors in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports and activity-specific reports as may
be required and ensure timeliness of such reports
• Participate in annual reporting and planning process.
• Work closely with Information Management to ensure accurate and attractive data presentation,
including maps
• Support Project Team meetings, providing progress updates, flagging any risks or issues and
producing minutes.
• Provide progress updates to the Head of Program and Senior Management Team as required.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:
Required
• Knowledge of DOS,ECHO and Danida reporting expectations is a plus
• Good Graphic design skills (Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop and In Design)
• Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong reports ,
communication and advocacy materials
• An understanding of how Programs work including grants and program cycle management
processes
• At least 4 years' experience working in communications, reporting and/or advocacy with an
international NGO
• Advanced English proficiency
• Professional communication skills, including social media and other media skills, plus strong
interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential), and familiarity with working
in multimedia contexts
• Understanding of Donor reporting processes
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
National contract
Homepage:
drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish
Refugee Council is Denmark’s
largest, and a leading
international NGO. We have
continuously been ranked as
one of the best NGOs in the
world - and are one of the few
with a specific expertise in
forced displacement. In around
30 countries, we protect,
advocate and build sustainable
futures for refugees and other
displacement-affected people
and communities.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Band: H1
Work location: Somalia, Mogadishu
Start date: 1st July 2026
Reporting to: Head of Program
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for
employees on national contract.

Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered. This opportunity is open to all qualified
candidates, and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive
and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are
considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.