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About the Organisation
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
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Kampala, Uganda
Women for Women International (WfWI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 with the mission to support marginalized women in conflict-affected regions by providing skills, resources, and networks to help them rebuild their lives. Recognized for its impactful programs, WfWI has reached over 579,000 women across 17 countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering job opportunities and work arrangements that align with its mission and values. WfWI has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a global leader in women's empowerment, employing a business model that emphasizes community-based programs and partnerships. With a global reach, WfWI operates through program offices and partners in various countries, impacting communities worldwide.
Core values include integrity, empowerment, and social justice. The organization actively engages in corporate social responsibility through its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and respected. For more information, visit their website at www.womenforwomen.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
23 Nov 2024
Job Title
Social Media Officer job at Women for Women International
Women for Women International
Job Description
Women for Women International (WfWI) has an immediate opportunity for a Social Media Officer who will be responsible for managing WfWI’s social media channels.
The ideal candidate will create and post content across WfWI’s social media channels to elevate WfWI’s brand and increase engagement and share of voice to achieve the organization’s mission. The Social Media Officer will create compelling copy and content for WfWI’s social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok), monitor these channels daily, and develop branded graphics with the aim of increasing supporters. The candidate will also engage in community management and generate thoughtful conversations with our supporters and social media influencers across our channels. Ideally, they will also have prior experience with social media analytics and monitoring tools
Reporting to the Brand and Integrated Communications Manager, this candidate will play a key role in amplifying our voice and brand in addition to supporting fundraising goals via engaging social media content.
The ideal candidate can be based in any of our operating countries or Regions in Africa including South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, and Uganda.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline:23rd November 2024
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How to Apply
Key Responsibilities
Engagement
Draft, create, and schedule relevant social media copy, images, videos or digital graphics
Develop and maintain a social media calendar that is aligned with Marketing, Fundraising, and Editorial calendars in close collaboration with the Brand and Integrated Communications Manager and WfWI’s UK and Germany social media teams.
Create video content for Reels and TikTok and visual content for various social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, with excellent judgment, instincts, and a sharp feel for the social media landscape. Content to produce includes video, a plethora of photography, gifs, short clips, streaming stories, etc.
Develop ideas for our social platforms, posts, and campaigns while keeping abreast of external trends, global cause awareness days and international developments, as well as competitor outputs
Source and create timely social media content to educate various audiences about key campaigns such as International Women’s Day, World Refugee and in support of Advocacy goals.
Conceptualize new ways to engage our audiences, ambassadors, and influencer network
Develop compelling and topical content that delivers engagement for global campaigns and educates audiences and potential new donors on key campaign goals
Monitor audience interactions and engage with users across our social platforms
Assist with monitoring the news cycle and identifying trending topics in the media and online
Track, measure, and compare social media performance metrics in monthly reports
Support media relations, influencer outreach and content creation for external events as needed
Perform other duties as assigned, like engaging with celebrities, our Champions and Ambassadors during Global Campaigns, helping to identify and manage relationships with brands for cause marketing activations, etc
Delivery
Ensure WfWI’s brand voice is consistent across platforms
Distill complex concepts and language into content that is easily understood
Stay up to date on nonprofit and/or social media trends to support content development
Stay current on trending news, especially related to international development, humanitarian aid, human rights, communications best practices, and digital technologies
Manage and complete work on time to align with social media calendar goals and deadlines
Meeting deadlines and following content requirements in terms of style and project specifications
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience.
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Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related discipline
3+ years of proven experience managing social media accounts and creating content for them
Advanced knowledge of social analytics tools and reporting
Experience managing and creating content on multiple social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)
Excellent English writing and proofreading skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Passion for making creative content on a spectrum of media platforms - social, streaming, film, interactive, etc. Ability to turn any branded content into a volume of social gold (clips, gifs, graphics, photos, stories, copy, etc.)
Well-versed in working with a wide range and quality of video and static imagery - from a collection of photography to short video clips
Proficient with digital publishing, video editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Canva or similar design software
Exhibits an innovative mindset, always seeking ways to evolve and introduce new content offerings, initiating new content ideas and creating
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines responsibly
Comfortable in fast-paced environments
Creative and analytically minded
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Applicants must attach a sample of their work or a link to their work.
Preferred
Experience living and working in both international and US contexts
Experience working in international non-profit communications or marketing.
Interest in women’s issues and international development.
Experience with Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
