ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 10 – 15 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 18 months.
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive content and engagement strategy across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and a forthcoming blog under the @PrEPRingInfo handle (to be rebranded). The role will focus on building awareness and driving engagement around the PrEP Ring, an innovative HIV prevention method for women. This position requires a balance of creative content development and data-driven decision-making to strengthen the project's digital presence and reach priority audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a social media content strategy aligned with PrEP Ring education and communications goals
- Create engaging, informative, and culturally relevant content (posts, reels, stories, TikToks)
- Manage and schedule content across platforms
- Engage with followers, respond to comments/messages in a professional manner with accurate information
- Build community and brand awareness
- Collaborate with advocacy partners, youth ambassadors, and content creators
- Collaborate closely with the Product Access & Partnerships, and Communications teams
- Track performance using insights and analytics tools
- Create monthly reports with performance data and action points
- Monitor trends and emerging tools to keep the content and campaigns abreast and relevant
- Manage social media ad campaigns across platforms
- Ensure all content (audio, visual, and text) adheres to product licensing agreements and global and national laws regarding copyright/rights to use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience
- Relevant tertiary education.
- Solid experience managing social media and a proven experience record of growing online communities.
- Proven experience managing social media accounts (preferably in health, youth, or development sectors)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in Canva, CapCut, or similar tools to design and edit visuals, reels, and short-form videos
- Ability to write clear, compelling captions tailored for different platforms and audience
- Understand how to grow audiences and increase engagement using organic and paid strategies
- Knowledge of women and youth cultures, languages, and digital trends
- Ability to interpret data and adapt content strategies accordingly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Above average written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Bonus: Experience in HIV prevention, public health, or gender-focused campaigns
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18 August 2025
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