SDG 3.4 & 5 Advocacy with The 34 Gallery Initiative
Organizational Context
Simuka Africa Youth Association, established in 2006 in Zimbabwe, is a charitable organization addressing poverty, gender-based violence, and educational access for at-risk youth and families. Operating for nearly two decades, its initiatives focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1-6, emphasizing education's role in combating poverty and gender inequality. The organization aims to empower youth with tools for personal development and career building, contributing to a better world and the elimination of child marriage.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to amplify SimukaAfrica.org's reach through the 34 Gallery Initiative, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 5 (Gender Equality). The role involves creating and developing a comprehensive online creative arts campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote gender equality. The initiative will feature monthly art therapy open calls, virtual exhibitions of selected artists, and online campaigns across social media platforms. The goal is to encourage creativity, foster positive mental health conversations, support female artists, and inspire global awareness on these critical issues.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive online creative arts campaign utilizing diverse artistic mediums to engage and educate the target audience. Consolidate and generate publicity for artwork from Open Call participants, focusing on raising awareness of mental health issues. Create calls to action that educate the public on self-care, art therapy, and the benefits of art for child development, while also soliciting donations to expand the organization's reach. Produce content for social media platforms (Twitter-X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube), including short videos for YouTube and Instagram Reels. Support the launch of a Mentorship Outreach Program for individuals aged 55+ and encourage volunteers to submit their own art based on Art Therapy Open Call themes.
Work Experience
Experience in creative fields, including Arts and Art History, is highly encouraged. Professional experience supervising youth-led or creative communities is desirable. Backgrounds in Psychology, Mental Health, Art Therapy, Social Work, Social Science, or Education are beneficial. Experience with fundraising, publicity, public relations, and online campaigns is advantageous. Mandatory experience in social media campaigns and graphic design using tools like Canva and Adobe is required.
Skills
Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe, and similar programs are mandatory. Experience in social media campaign management is essential. Proficiency in creating articles, graphics, art, short fiction, and poetry is required. Experience in developing content for specific campaigns (e.g., Match-A-Meal, Holiday Campaigns) is needed. Communication skills, effective administrative protocol, and public relations experience are valuable. Backgrounds in literature, creative writing, editing, and publishing are highly sought after. Basic technical skills for AI Arts volunteering, including Python, machine learning concepts, and AI frameworks, are a plus.