Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing digital rights, mental health awareness, psychosocial wellbeing, community resilience, inclusion, and related humanitarian and development initiatives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Media & Communications Volunteer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno / Assigned Duty Station
Duration: Six (6) Months
Departments: Communications
Engagement Type: Volunteer
Period: September 2026 – February 2027
Job Description
- The Communications Volunteer will support DRMHI’s communication, visibility, digital media, documentation and storytelling activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support DRMHI’s social media platforms.
- Develop approved communication content.
- Support digital communication activities.
- Assist with photography and videography.
- Support video editing and graphic content development.
- Document DRMHI programmes and activities.
- Assist with newsletters, reports and visibility materials.
- Maintain a content calendar.
- Support development of success stories.
- Assist with event documentation.
- Support communication campaigns.
- Ensure appropriate consent before publishing beneficiary images or stories.
- Protect confidential information.
- Follow DRMHI communication and social media policies.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- BSc or HND from a recognized institution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity and interest in digital communication.
- Knowledge of social media platforms.
- Computer literacy.
- Working personal laptop and reliable internet access.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Minimum availability of ten (10) hours per week.
- Willingness to report physically once weekly as agreed with DRMHI, if applicable.
- Willingness to prepare and implement bi-monthly work plans.
- Ability to respond to official DRMHI communication within one (1) hour during agreed availability periods.
- repare and implement bi-monthly work plans.
- Ability to respond to official DRMHI communication within one (1) hour during agreed availability periods.
Volunteer Terms
- These are strictly voluntary and unpaid positions.
- DRMHI will not provide salary, stipend, allowance, honorarium, remuneration, financial compensation or any other form of payment for these volunteer positions.
- Volunteers are required to have access to a working personal laptop and reliable internet connection.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated CV
- Application letter
- Copies of relevant academic qualifications
- Active telephone number and email address
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
