JOB DESCRIPTION – DIGITAL
MEDIA&COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Location: Butanuka, Bujumbura-Burundi
Duration: 2 years (including 3 months’ trial
period).
About
Dreaming for Change and Position overview
Dreaming
for Change (D4C) is a family-centered nonprofit organization based in Burundi
that empowers disadvantaged children, families, and communities to overcome
poverty, illness, and inequality. Guided by our mission to promote human
dignity and social development, we provide integrated services in education,
health and nutrition, agriculture and food security, entrepreneurship, and
child protection. We operate a community school, a nutrition center serving
hundreds of children each year, a community farm school promoting sustainable
agriculture, and a financial empowerment program reaching women and girls
through savings groups and small enterprise support.
We’re
currently recruiting the Digital Media & Communications Assistant to
support the organization in producing creative and engaging visual content.
This includes photography, video editing, and graphic design for newsletters,
reports, and social media. The role is ideal for a young professional
passionate about digital storytelling and social impact.
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Capture and
edit high-quality photos and short videos of D4C’s programs and events.
· Design visual
materials such as newsletters, flyers, and infographics.
· Support
website and social media updates with photos and visual content.
· Assist in
drafting captions and short stories for digital platforms.
· Organize and
maintain D4C’s media library.
· Collaborate
closely with the Donor Relations & Partnership Manager to ensure brand
consistency across all channels.
Education
/ Qualifications:
· Diploma or
certificate in communications, multimedia, journalism, IT, or a related field.
· Strong
interest and talent in photography, videography, and digital content creation.
· Basic ability
to communicate in English and good communication skills in Kirundi or French.
· Creative
mindset with attention to detail and good storytelling instincts.
· Familiarity
with multimedia tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Canva,
or similar.
· Ability to
learn quickly, take feedback, and work independently or in a team.
· Good
interpersonal skills to interact professionally with colleagues and community
members.
Professional
Experience & Technical Skills
·
At
least 2 years of practical experience in photography, videography, graphic
design, or digital media (experience from creative studios, community projects,
or freelance work is accepted);
·
Experience
producing photos, short videos, or visual content for social media or community
organizations;
·
Basic
to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office required);
·
Practical
skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Audition)
or equivalent (ex: Canva).
·
Ability
to organize and manage a media library (photos, videos, files).
·
Ability
to maintain confidentiality and follow organizational guidelines.
·
Working
knowledge of Kirundi and French; basic English is sufficient.
Young people who have worked in
creative studios are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application process:
Interested
candidates should send:
1. A CV (maximum
2 pages) including 2 referees
2. A brief
motivation letter addressed to the Executive Director of Dreaming for Change,
explaining your interest and relevant experience.
3. A link or file
sample of previous visual work (photo, video, or design)
To
jobs@dreamingforchange.org with the
subject line “Application-Digital Media & Communications Assistant” by
December 3rd 2025. Feel free to submit your application in English or French.
Dreaming
for Change considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or
any other characteristic protected by the law.
Please note:
· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will proceed to the
next stage of the selection process.
· Applicants who
do not receive any response within two weeks of the closing date should
consider their application unsuccessful.
Janvier Manirakiza
Founder and Executive Director
