Caritas Moldova is hiring a Communication & PR Officer

Contract type: Individual employment contract
Contract duration: 12 months
Location: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova

Role mission:
To ensure effective and coherent strategic communication of the organization, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns through content creation, creative coordination, and cross-functional support to internal teams.

Overall purpose of the role:

• Ensure coherent and effective strategic communication of the organization;
• Increase visibility and strengthen the organization’s public image;
• Develop and implement communication and fundraising campaigns;
• Create relevant and engaging content for target audiences and donors;
• Support relationships with donors and partners through effective communication;
• Provide creative and communication support to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Institutional Communication

• Develop and implement communication plans for organizational projects;
• Create content for social media, website, and promotional materials;
• Ensure consistency and coherence of organizational messaging;
• Promote activities and projects to the general public and donors.

2. Fundraising & Charity Campaigns

• Coordinate communication for fundraising campaigns;
• Develop creative concepts and key campaign messages;
• Manage communication with donors;
• Monitor and optimize campaign performance.

3. Creative & Design Support

• Develop visual materials (posters, banners, posts, presentations);
• Support colleagues from other projects with design and communication needs;
• Ensure visual quality and alignment with organizational branding.

4. Internal Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with project teams to develop communication materials;
• Provide communication guidance to colleagues;
• Support the organization and promotion of events.

5. Content & Channel Management

• Manage social media platforms;
• Monitor engagement and adjust strategies accordingly;
• Publish and update content on the website.

6. Strategic Contribution

• Identify opportunities to increase organizational visibility;
• Propose new ideas and initiatives in communication and fundraising;
• Improve internal communication processes.

Education / Knowledge

• University degree in communication, journalism, or related fields.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in communication (preferably in NGOs/social projects);
• Experience in developing and implementing communication campaigns;
• Experience in content creation (social media, articles, promotional materials);
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns (messaging, donor relations);
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience in humanitarian organizations is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and results-oriented mindset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Creativity and storytelling ability;
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities;
• Adaptability and ability to respond quickly in urgent situations;
• Integrity and professional responsibility.

Technical Skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Canva / graphic design tools
• CapCut or other video editing tools
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• CMS for website management (an advantage)

Languages

• Romanian – fluent
• English – fluent
• Russian or Ukrainian – an advantage

What we offer

• The opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of vulnerable people and contribute to protecting their rights;
• A work environment based on values such as dignity, solidarity, transparency, and accountability;
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

Application process

The application file must include:

1. Updated CV
2. Motivation letter describing relevant experience
3. Two professional references and/or recommendation letters

📩 Applications should be sent to hr@caritas.md by May 10, 2026, indicating the job title in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding & Ethics

• Caritas recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Caritas is an equal opportunity employer. We continuously seek qualified, diverse, and motivated candidates to join our organization.
• By applying, candidates acknowledge the obligation to treat all individuals with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check, and references will be contacted to assess safeguarding-related behaviors.
• By applying, candidates consent to Caritas Moldova processing their personal data for recruitment purposes, including collection, use, storage, and retention.