High-Impact Opportunity: Digital Communications & Community Engagement Lead at Goal Women Empowerment Forum (GWEF)

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About GWEF

Goal Women Empowerment Forum (GWEF) is a dynamic, women-focused organization dedicated to empowering women and girls across Africa. We are committed to strengthening leadership, technical skills, digital inclusion, and economic mobility, particularly for those residing in underserved, rural communities.

We are seeking a passionate, disciplined, and mission-driven candidate ready to contribute their expertise to amplifying our cause and fostering meaningful digital connections.

The Role: Digital Communications & Community Engagement Lead

Location: Nigeria (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time

This is a critical, outcome-based, and remote leadership role. The Digital Communications & Community Engagement Lead will be responsible for defining and executing GWEF’s comprehensive digital strategy, managing our public narrative, and ensuring high-quality communications that drive engagement and secure visibility for our life-changing field programs.

Core Responsibilities (What You Will Drive)

The Lead will manage brand presence, content creation, and stakeholder interaction across all digital channels:

1. Digital Storytelling and Social Media Management

  • Narrative Design: Manage GWEF’s public-facing social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), developing a compelling and consistent voice aligned with our mission.
  • Content Creation: Lead the development, scheduling, and distribution of high-quality multimedia content (text, graphics, short videos) focused on impact stories, program updates, and organizational advocacy.
  • Crisis Communications: Ensure proactive and reactive communication protocols are in place to manage organizational reputation and mitigate digital risks.

2. Community Engagement and Advocacy

  • Engagement Strategy: Drive vibrant, two-way community engagement across digital platforms, transforming followers into active advocates and partners.
  • Mobilization: Use digital channels to support resource mobilization and advocacy campaigns related to women’s rights, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment.
  • Audience Building: Strategically grow GWEF’s digital audience base among donors, potential partners, and local beneficiaries.

3. Content Oversight for Field Programs

  • Program Content Strategy: Oversee all external-facing content related to GWEF’s core field programs, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Rural AI Initiatives (RurAI), and Safe Girls programs.
  • Field Liaison: Work closely with the Programme Managers and field teams to document best practices, collect success stories, and ensure the impact is communicated accurately and compellingly to external audiences.

4. Brand Presence and Digital Visibility

  • Brand Stewardship: Strengthen and maintain GWEF’s brand presence, visual identity, and digital visibility across all platforms, including website content management.
  • Analytics and Reporting: Monitor, analyze, and report on key digital metrics (reach, engagement, conversion) to inform communications strategy and demonstrate value to stakeholders and funders.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a proactive, creative, and strategically minded individual with a passion for development and digital media excellence.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • Demonstrable experience (3+ years desirable) in managing digital communications, social media, and content strategy for a non-profit, development, or humanitarian organization.
  • Proven expertise in developing compelling narratives and leveraging visual media (photography/videography skills are a strong plus).
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing trends, SEO principles, and social media analytics tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in local Nigerian languages is an asset.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
  • Mission Alignment: A strong commitment to GWEF’s values and the empowerment of women and girls in underserved communities.

Application Process

Application Closing Date: 22nd December, 2025.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents/information to the email address below:

  1. Full Name & Contact Information
  2. CV or Link to Professional Portfolio (Highlighting communications and digital work)
  3. Short Cover Letter (Stating the role, relevant experience, why you want to join GWEF, and your availability in hours per week)

Email Submission: Send all application materials to: [email protected]

Subject Line: Please use the following format for the subject of the email: Digital Communications & Community Engagement Lead – [Your Full Name]

Note: For more enquiries, you may contact 09113267614.