Job Description

Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Social Media Officer to join our team. As a Social Media Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our social media strategy to increase our online presence, visibility and outreach. The primary objective of this position is to effectively manage the Platform's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Telegram, X, Youtube, BlueSky) and, in close cooperation with programme directors and project coordinators and other staff, create and manage content representing the Platform's work and activities and our message, mission and values.
Deadline: 20 Oct 2025 (midnight CET)
Start date: asap
Duration: min. 12 months
Commitment: 10 h/week, flexible work hours
Location: home office (remote)
Remuneration: unpaid (volunteering)
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that reflects the Platform's goals and initiatives
• Create engaging and relevant content for social media, highlighting the Platform's projects, events, and achievements. The content creation includes posts, graphic visuals, reels videos and PDF publications
• Develop social media campaigns in collaboration with other programmes and projects and work with project coordinators and programme directors to ensure informative and appealing content
• Manage, oversee and ensure social media content is informative, appealing, and optimised for each social media platform, including the preparation of compelling reels
• Foster a sense of community by responding to comments and messages from followers and engaging in meaningful conversations
• Analyse social media metrics to track performance and adjust strategies as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Passion and dedication to the mission and values of the organisation, result-driven commitment, ability to work in an international team and handle uncertain situations with flexibility
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field
• Good knowledge of English (min. B2)
• Proven, successful experience in using social media for advocacy, public information, and furthering understanding and knowledge about an organisation and its mandate
• Proven experience in social media management and content creation, including reels video creation
• Excellent knowledge of social media best practices
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent and proven creative writing and editing skills, including the ability to write well under pressure to meet deadlines and the ability to write compellingly for different audiences
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working in a team
• High level of computer literacy and high level of graphic programs skills, such as Canva, Figma or Adobe tools
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills

Skills Required