Marketing & Communications Manager - JA

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Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) is one of Africa’s largest organizations working on youth economic empowerment. We enable young people to grow their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their work skills, manage their earnings, and secure better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities through the delivery of experiential learning in financial literacy, digital literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and more. JA Africa has a presence in 16 countries in Sub‑Saharan Africa and collectively we reach more than 1,000,000 youth in more than 3,000 schools each year.

JA Africa is a member of JA Worldwide.

Marketing & Communications Manager Role

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will oversee all marketing and communication aspects of JA Africa including promoting the organization’s mission, values, and programs. By utilizing a mix of traditional and digital communication methods, you will build community, engage supporters, attract donors, and ultimately drive the organization’s mission forward.

Goal:

Marketing & Communications Excellence at the JA Africa Regional Operating Center (ROC) and Member Nations (MNs)

Reports to: Vice President Marketing & Partnerships

Location: Virtual

Specific Functions:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies aligned with the Company’s mission and goals.
• Assess market trends, audience needs, and communication opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

• Create and maintain a consistent brand image and messaging tailored to the target audience.
• Ensure that all communications reflect the organization’s values and identity.

• Produce high-quality content for various platforms, including newsletters, press releases, social media, websites, and promotional materials.
• Craft compelling narratives highlighting the Company’s impact, programs, and success stories.

• Develop and manage social media strategies to increase engagement and reach.
• Monitor social media channels to ensure effectiveness.

• Develop and implement a public relations strategy including media campaigns to promote business goals.
• Maintain relationships with media representatives and other stakeholders.

• Create articles that highlight funding needs and impact stories to delight donors.

• Track and analyze the effectiveness of marketing and communication initiatives.
• Provide reports on engagement metrics, reach, and overall impact to inform future strategies.

• Oversee the NGO’s website, including SEO strategies, user experience, and content updates.
• Utilize email marketing campaigns to inform and engage supporters and beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with program and development staff to support grant writing and reporting through effective communication.
• Ensure that narrative reports and proposals reflect the organization’s mission and impact accurately.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social/digital communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role particularly in non-profit or international organizations
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and Strategic thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills for tracking, measuring, and reporting.
• Superior judgment, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to timely handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results.
• Self driven with strong acumen for cultural diversity.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with the subject line “Application for Marketing & Communications Manager Role – Your Name” (e.g. Application for Marketing & Communications Manager Role – Nancy Uche). Please use the following naming convention for your application documents: “CV – Nancy Uche” and “Cover Letter – Nancy Uche” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Final date to receive applications is 7th February 2025
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