Communication and Visits Officer – British Office
| Application deadline | 2 July 2026 |
| Grade | Higher Executive Officer (HEO) |
| Type of Position | Fixed Term |
| Working hours per week | 36 |
| Duration of Post | 12 months |
| Location (City) | Port Sudan |
| Salary | USD 3,755.33 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions) |
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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory
Communications, Press and Media
Main purpose of the job:
The British Office Sudan (BOS) is recruiting a Communications Officer based in Port Sudan, with possible relocation to Khartoum in the future.
The role supports routine communications through media and online channels, including drafting content, supporting events and visits, and working with local media. It involves sharing clear, people focused information and monitoring media coverage.
This position suits someone with strong writing and social media skills in both English and Arabic who can work independently while staying closely connected to colleagues across multiple locations. The British Office Sudan offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development.
Roles and responsibilities:
Communications Management
- Plan and deliver communications activities for BOS using its public platforms.
- Support senior staff with clear advice on communications planning and messaging.
- Work closely with programme and policy teams to ensure communications are accurate, consistent and well-coordinated.
Communications Campaigns
- Plan and deliver communications activities and campaigns for different audiences.
- Choose appropriate communications channels based on the Sudanese media environment.
- Review the impact of communications work and use feedback to improve future activities.
Digital and Social Media
- Plan, draft and publish content for BOS social media channels.
- Manage BOS’s online presence and monitor audience engagement.
- Keep website information accurate and up to date.
- Follow Sudanese media and social media trends and suggest new content ideas when appropriate.
Media Monitoring and Reporting
- Prepare daily press and media summaries.
- Monitor Sudanese media and report on key trends and developments.
- Track and summarise media and social media reactions to major news and events.
Media Relations
- Build and maintain professional relationships with media, including journalists and content creators.
- Support media engagement activities such as interviews, opinion pieces and press briefings.
Events and Visits
- Support practical arrangements for official visits related to Sudan.
- Help plan and deliver events.
- Provide communications support for official visits and events.
Communications Materials
- Produce clear and accessible communications materials, including newsletters, bulletins, videos, brochures and infographics.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Proven ability to write clear, accurate and engaging content for social media and other communication channels.
- Strong translation skills between English and Arabic, ensuring meaning and tone are accurately conveyed.
Media and Digital Skills
- Experience using a range of social media platforms and creating digital content.
- Good understanding of the Sudanese media environment and how news is shared locally.
- Ability to plan and deliver communications activities from idea stage through to delivery and review.
- Awareness of current media trends, audience habits and digital communication tools.
Professional Skills
- Proactive, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues in different locations.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
- Quick learner with a positive, practical approach to problem solving.
- Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
Cultural Awareness
- Interest in cultural exchange and cooperation between the UK and Sudan.
Education
University degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or another relevant field such as English, Business, Politics, or Psychology.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience in a bilateral or multilateral agency.
- Knowledge of Sudan systems, culture, media environment and society.
- Photography/videography; social media production, graphic design skills.
- Experience in social media monitoring and evaluation tools.
Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Seeing the Big Picture
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The successful candidate will have learning and development opportunities including but not limited to:
Close working with the UK Government’s Africa and Middle East Campaigns Hub
Communications training through the FCDO Communications Directorate in London
Access to the UK’s Government Communication Service training
Additional information
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
The British Office will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
The base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
Employees recruited locally by the British Office in Port Sudan are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Sudan.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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