Africa Digital Lead
The advertised position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) – a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature.
Through our work, we try to contribute to a world with a safe and stable climate for current and future generations. We hope to build broad support for just, inclusive, and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
Our philanthropically funded work focuses on media debate and public discourse at the global level and in major economies across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and the Americas. We support a diverse range of partners across sectors and geographies, helping them add their voices, views, and insights to the conversation.
We are seeking an experienced and talented digital specialist looking to make a powerful impact in the face of the global climate change threat. You will be working closely with both a global digital team and African strategic communications team to spearhead effective digital strategies that result in meaningful political, policy, and social change within Africa. Application Deadline October 11, 2023 Department DigitalEmployment TypeFull TimeLocationAfricaWorkplace typeFully remote
How you’ll contribute
- Lead the Africa Digital strategy and implementation in order to drive urgent and meaningful action on climate change at the regional, national, and international level
- Oversee the planning and management of long-term growth strategies to build the capacity, infrastructure, and relationships necessary for effective digital communications aimed at targeted audiences
- Work closely with global digital staff (including the digital director, other regional digital hub leads, and in-country digital staff) and members of the Africa strategic communications team (including the Africa director, country leads, and theme leads) to craft and execute a smart regional digital strategy
- Provide strategic advice and support to strategic communications country leads/desks to help them design national digital strategies and monitor results
- Develop and oversee an ongoing program of message testing, content creation, targeted advertising, organic digital content, and social media monitoring to amplify strategic communications and outreach work in Africa
- Support, collaborate, and empower national digital leads and partners as they execute their digital programs in countries across Africa by providing strategic guidance, tactical support, and a collaborative relationship
- Oversee the development and management of digital properties and platforms that support strategic communications goals
- Create, develop, and refine campaign concepts and materials, working in collaboration with content creators, partners, freelancers, and consultants
- Work closely with members of our Audience Insight Team, Measurement Evaluation & Learning Team, and global digital staff to ensure we’re reaching surfacing, understanding, and digitally targeting key audiences on a range of climate issues
Our ideal candidate has
- Significant experience using digital for strategic communications and/or campaigning, including leading digital staff and developing digital strategies.
- Strong familiarity with the Africa regional landscape, with regard to both digital strategic communications strategies and climate advocacy
- Demonstrated experience creating and developing successful campaigns concepts, digital content, and distribution plans to engage audiences.
- Experience in project management, including scheduling, budget, time management across multiple projects and multiple countries.
- Familiarity with best practices across digital advertising and marketing, social media, content creation, SEO, analytics, social listening, influencer engagement, and more.
- Experience in using data to inform decision making.
- Fluency in English, with knowledge of French and any other African languages is a distinct advantage.
- Passion for tackling the climate crisis and knowledge of the climate change movement.
- Fast-learning self-starter, comfortable to work in a fast-paced international environment;
- The ability to work flexibly both independently and in a team;
- The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust
- global community of peers;
- The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across phone/video conferencing, time zones, Slack, email, Trello, etc.
Why join us?
- The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
- A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
- A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.
Location: Africa. We can offer contracts in the following countries – Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal & South Africa.
Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.
About Global Strategic Communications Council
A place to thrive!
We’re an international network that values genuine diversity. We know that tackling the climate emergency will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.
About GSCC
This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.
Through our work, we aim to contribute to a world with a safe and stable climate for current and future generations. We hope to build broad support for just, inclusive, and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
Our philanthropically funded work focuses on media debate and public discourse at the global level and in major economies across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and the Americas. We support a diverse range of partners across sectors and geographies, helping them add their voices, views and insights to the conversation.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 5:
Meet the Team – Round 2
Stage 6:
Hiring decision
Stage 1:
We have received your application!
Stage 2:
We want to hear more from you!
Stage 3:
Meet the Team – Round 1
Stage 4:
Interview Task
Stage 5:
Meet the Team – Round 2
Stage 6:
Hiring decision
Stage 1:
We have received your application!
Stage 2:
We want to hear more from you!
Stage 3:
Meet the Team – Round 1
Stage 4:
Interview Task
Stage 5:
Meet the Team – Round 2
Stage 6:
Hiring decision
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