Communications Officer (Rural Watch Africa Initiative)

Rural Watch Africa Initiative (RUWAI) 

Rural Watch Africa Initiative (RUWAI) empowers rural African communities to fight poverty, restore degraded lands, and build climate resilience through sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and green livelihoods. By training farmers, women, and youth in eco-friendly practices, RUWAI helps regenerate ecosystems, boost food security, and create jobs.

Key Challenges Addressed:

• Deforestation, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss

• Climate change impacts like drought and crop failure

• Rural poverty, unemployment, and gender inequality

• Food insecurity and lack of access to green technologies

RUWAI’s Solution:

• Agroforestry & Land Restoration: Tree planting, farmer-managed regeneration, and soil improvement

• Sustainable Beekeeping: Eco-friendly hives to protect pollinators and generate income

• Climate-Smart Farming: Training in regenerative agriculture and drought-resistant crops

• Green Livelihoods: Support for rural businesses, especially women-led enterprises

• Education & Leadership: Youth training, school programs, and community leadership forums

• Partnerships & Advocacy: Collaborating to influence policy and scale sustainable practices

RUWAI is restoring land, empowering people, and creating a climate-resilient future where both communities and nature thrive.

Communications Officer

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Rural Watch Africa Initiative (RUWAI) is a nonprofit organization working to empower rural communities across Nigeria through sustainable agriculture, climate action, ecosystem restoration, youth development, and community resilience. Our mission is to reduce poverty, promote environmental stewardship, and build climate-smart livelihoods in some of Africa’s most vulnerable regions.

Position Summary: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Volunteer Communication Officer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to use storytelling, media engagement, and strategic communication to drive social and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness of RUWAI’s work. Create compelling content (articles, social media posts, newsletters, press releases, donor reports). Manage and grow RUWAI’s social media platforms and online presence. Support the design and dissemination of impact stories, campaign materials, and advocacy content. Liaise with media, partners, and stakeholders to promote RUWAI’s initiatives. Assist in organizing communication for events, project launches, and campaigns.
 

Ideal Candidate: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in social media management, content creation, or journalism. Knowledge of environmental and rural development issues is a plus. Graphic design, photography, or video editing skills are an advantage. Committed to RUWAI’s mission and able to volunteer 5–10 hours per week.

What You’ll Gain: Meaningful experience contributing to real impact in rural communities. Exposure to grassroots development and climate advocacy. Networking opportunities and professional growth. Reference letter and recommendation upon successful completion.

Weekly Time Commitment

10+ hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

6+ months