Communications Associate

About Oath Africa: 

Oath Africa is a science-driven agricultural company leveraging soil biology, microbes, and plant-based innovation to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges — climate resilience, food security, and the transition to sustainable agriculture.

Through farmer-first, execution-focused partnerships, Oath Africa deploys science-backed soil inoculant solutions designed to improve soil health, increase crop yields, strengthen farmer livelihoods, and build long-term agricultural resilience across Africa. Our approach meets farmers where they are, building practical and scalable solutions from the ground up.

At Oath, we believe healthier soils create healthier ecosystems and stronger communities. By combining scientific research with on-the-ground implementation, we are helping create a more sustainable future for the next generation.

When you join Oath Africa, you become part of a collaborative network dedicated to innovation, impact, and sustainable development. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of highly trained scientists, operators, and problem-solvers committed to transforming agriculture across the continent.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a Communications Associate to serve as Oath Africa's primary in-country communications lead, translating our science, partnerships and field implementation into compelling, accurate communications for partners, funders, farmers and broader audiences. The role will drive day-to-day communications execution in Rwanda, including content planning, field storytelling, and communications materials, working closely with leadership and technical teams across Oath Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and edit content for social media, newsletters, linkedIn, website updates, and internal communications.
• Maintain Oath Africa’s communications and editorial calendar, proactively identifying timely stories, milestones, field activities, partner updates, and other content opportunities across the organization and translating them into a consistent pipeline of communications.
• Help develop materials for company announcements, events, research decks, and campaigns (copy, graphics, ppt presentations).
• Track communications performance, prepare simple monthly analytics, and use insights to improve content and channel strategy.
• Maintain brand consistency (tone, visuals, messaging) across all external and internal materials.
• Regularly engage with Oath Africa’s field teams and partners to identify and document compelling stories. Coordinate with other internal teams to gather updates and translate them into clear, audience-appropriate communications for our various platforms. 
• Build and maintain a structured digital asset library.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external strategic communications agencies and contractors. 
• Coordinate communications with partner organizations around joint announcements, events, field activities, and other shared communications opportunities.
• Support leadership in preparing for speaking engagements, including drafting speeches and talking points, and developing briefing materials. 
• Design and deliver basic communications skills training for staff on an as-needed basis, equipping team members with foundational tools for effective messaging.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a communications, marketing, or related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Ability to capture strong visual content using a phone or camera and oversee external photographers/videographers. Comfortable using social media platforms professionally.
• Strong visual judgment and practical ability with Canva/Adobe or similar tools. 
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Rwanda.