Communication & Adovacy Officer at UNOCASA Limited

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a strategic, creative, and impact-driven Communications & Advocacy Officer to lead communications, advocacy, and public engagement efforts.
• This role is critical to shaping public discourse, strengthening stakeholder and donor engagement, and driving awareness initiatives that influence policy, reduce stigma, and improve access to care.
• If you are passionate about storytelling, advocacy, and using communication as a tool for social impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communication planning, including digital, print, and media outreach
• Produce high-quality content such as press releases, articles, blogs, impact stories, advocacy briefs, and social media posts.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.
• Design and implement advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing public policy, reducing stigma, and improving access to Parkinson’s care.
• Plan and coordinate events related to Parkinson’s disease awareness, advocacy, and fundraising.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication, advocacy, and fundraising strategies using data and feedback.
• Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to develop compelling donor appeals, case stories, and campaign materials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters through consistent and transparent communication.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• 3–5 years in communications, public relations, or advocacy roles
• Experience in NGO, healthcare, or development sector is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, digital communications, and advocacy campaigns.

Core Skills:

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong digital communication and social media management experience
• Proven media relations and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling messaging
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities.