Organization: Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)
Job Title: Creative Writer (Volunteer)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Qualification: BA/B.Sc./HND
Engagement Type: Fixed Term
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Background
ARISE is a women-led, humanitarian, and developmental non-profit dedicated to turning the challenges of insurgency, natural disasters, and economic hardship into pathways for recovery, empowerment, and sustainable growth. We partner with communities to address needs in education, food security, livelihood, protection, climate action, good governance, and health/nutrition, empowering youth, women, and children for resilience and growth.
Job Summary
Join ARISE as a Creative Writer to support diverse thematic areas like education, agriculture, and gender inclusion. This volunteer role is perfect for a skilled writer passionate about social development, requiring 2 sessions per week (3–4 hours each) for storytelling, social media, and event documentation to drive impactful initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Craft imaginative narratives from project briefs, bringing concepts to life with creative storytelling.
- Develop compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences, enhancing brand engagement.
- Write captivating social media captions to boost brand presence and spark conversations.
- Create concise, impactful messages for lasting impressions.
- Generate innovative communication concepts, blending creativity with strategy.
- Design visual and narrative strategies for cohesive storytelling across platforms.
- Produce engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, and digital channels.
- Conduct research to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Collaborate with the technical team on content strategies and campaigns.
- Write engaging video scripts and work with editing teams.
- Manage email marketing campaigns with impactful copy.
- Support branding, website redesign, social media, and multimedia efforts.
- Assist with internal communications initiatives.
- Monitor website traffic, engagement metrics, and user behavior to optimize content.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content creation.
Skills
- Content Strategy and Communications Planning
- Creative Writing
- Copywriting
- Strategic Thinking
- Editing/Proofreading
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Intercultural Communication
- Quantitative and IT Skills
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work with communications and program teams to align content with campaign themes.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions.
Experience & Skills Required
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong grammar, style, and tone.
- Creative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, and reports.
- Ability to conduct basic interviews and transform information into compelling stories and captions.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be 18+ and residents of Borno State, Nigeria (evidence required).
- Follow ARISE’s social media handles: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
- Provide at least two professional references.
- Note: Multiple entries are not allowed; acceptance is on a rolling basis.
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document to [email protected] with the subject line: Creative Writer.
Application Closing Date
8th August 2025
