Digital Campaign Communications for Girls’ Education and STEM in Cameroon
Organizational Context
Global Welfare Association (GLOWA) is a survivor-led organization in Cameroon's Northwest region, dedicated to combating human trafficking and its impacts. They focus on community education, victim support, and advocacy to foster respect for human rights, especially for children and women. GLOWA works to protect vulnerable individuals, promote education access, and build community resilience, particularly supporting girls in STEM through their 'One Book, Many Futures' initiative.
Job Purpose
This online volunteering assignment supports GLOWA's 'One Book, Many Futures: Girls in STEM' initiative, aiming to overcome barriers girls face in accessing educational resources in conflict-affected and vulnerable communities. The volunteer will remotely contribute to planning and executing a digital awareness campaign. The goal is to raise public awareness about girls' education and STEM, increase project visibility, and encourage support for the initiative via its GlobalGiving page. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about girls' education, STEM, digital communications, and community development.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will support GLOWA's digital awareness campaign for the 'One Book, Many Futures: Girls in STEM' initiative. Key tasks include developing a digital campaign plan and content calendar, creating engaging social media content and promotional materials, and designing digital graphics. The volunteer will adapt messages for various platforms, identify relevant online channels for dissemination, and support the distribution of campaign materials. Additionally, they will monitor basic engagement metrics and prepare a brief report on campaign activities and outcomes. All activities must adhere to child safeguarding and ethical communication standards.
Work Experience
While not mandatory, previous experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising campaigns, digital advocacy, or social media management is advantageous. Applicants should possess good written communication skills, familiarity with social media platforms, and the ability to create or adapt digital content. Basic graphic design skills and an understanding of digital campaigns are beneficial.
Skills
Key skills include strong written communication, social media platform familiarity (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), digital content creation, basic graphic design (Canva proficiency is a plus), understanding of digital campaigns and outreach, independence, teamwork, creativity, attention to detail, and a strong interest in girls' education, STEM, child protection, gender equality, or community development.