Social Media & Graphics Manager

About Innovate Africa Foundation: Innovate Africa Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainable development across Africa. We aim to empower communities, nurture talent, and drive impactful change through various initiatives. We are currently seeking a dynamic Graphics and Social Media Strategist to join our passionate team.

Position Overview: The Graphics and Social Media Strategist will play a pivotal role in enhancing Innovate Africa Foundation's online presence and brand identity. This role involves creating visually compelling graphics and developing strategic social media campaigns to engage our audience, promote our initiatives, and amplify our impact across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design visually appealing graphics for digital and print materials, including social media posts, infographics, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase engagement, followers, and brand awareness.
• Create and schedule engaging content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Monitor and analyze social media metrics to measure the success of campaigns and make data-driven decisions.
• Write compelling and engaging content for social media posts, blog articles, newsletters, and website updates.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistent branding across all platforms.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Graphics Designer or Social Media Strategist.
• Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with a strong eye for visual design.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of analytics tools to track social media performance.
• Passion for innovation, sustainable development, and making a positive impact in Africa.

NB: Successful applicant will be required to come in physically for conferences and on a need basis.

Salary: Negotiable