Chargé de Communication Institutionnelle – Visibilité Internationale & Rankings

About the role

The Institutional Communication Officer will be responsible for strengthening the reputation, visibility and positioning of an educational institution in Côte d'Ivoire, across Africa and internationally. The role combines strategic communication planning, content creation in French and English, and proactive management of professional networks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an institutional communication strategy aligned with national and international ambitions.
• Identify and craft stories, achievements and news that enhance the institution’s reputation.
• Write institutional articles, press releases, dossiers, tribunes, interviews, presentations and other editorial content.
• Promote academic partnerships, accreditations, affiliations, international mobility, research projects, student successes, awards and major events.
• Create and maintain an annual editorial calendar ensuring message coherence.
• Build and animate the institution’s presence on LinkedIn and other professional platforms, tailoring content for academic, professional and international audiences.
• Grow a professional community of leaders, academics, researchers, students, alumni, recruiters and international partners.
• Identify and manage profiles on relevant professional, academic and educational platforms, ensuring up‑to‑date and high‑quality information.
• Expand digital visibility beyond the Ivory Coast market, producing bilingual (French/English) content and making key information accessible to international audiences.
• Identify relevant media, directories and academic networks, and submit articles, news and presentations for external publication.

Required profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in institutional communication, preferably within the education sector.
• Academic qualification equivalent to BAC+3 to BAC+5 (Bachelor to Master level).
• Excellent written communication skills in both French and English.
• Proven ability to manage editorial calendars and professional social media channels, especially LinkedIn.
• Experience promoting academic partnerships and enhancing international visibility.

Required skills