Inspire Her Afrika is a non-profit organization committed to raising the next generation of female African leaders by delivering a comprehensive mentorship program designed to provide personalised guidance and support to African women who are seeking to improve their skills, knowledge, and career prospects. Our vision is to be the catalyst for transformative change, we are dedicated to providing thorough mentorship and creating a safe community for African women. Our mission is to equip African women with tools to passionately pursue their dreams, cultivate their skills, and emerge as influential leaders in their respective fields. We aspire to be the foremost mentorship group for African women and to set the standard for empowering African women on their journey to success.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Communications Manager (Volunteer)
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Volunteer
Description
- At Inspire Her Afrika, we are on a mission to raise the next generation of female African leaders by equipping young women with the tools, guidance, and networks they need to thrive.
- We run a dynamic mentorship program, career readiness workshops, leadership bootcamps, storytelling series, and community outreach events—all designed to uplift and inspire African women to live boldly and lead meaningfully.
Why We Need You
- Our work is powerful—but we need a strong communications leader to help us tell our story consistently, grow our online presence, and strengthen engagement with our community and partners.
- If you’re passionate about strategic storytelling, digital communications, and African women’s empowerment, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Role Overview
- As our Senior Communications Manager, you will lead and shape Inspire Her Afrika’s communication strategy across platforms – crafting compelling narratives, building brand visibility, and managing a small team of volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a quarterly communications strategy and content calendar
- Manage and support a small team of comms volunteers or interns
- Oversee blog posts, and thought leadership content
- Review and improve our brand language and visual identity (in collaboration with design volunteers)
- Track performance metrics and recommend improvements
- Manage all IHA platforms – Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp Channel, Substack, and YouTube
- Supervise our Virtual Mastery Sessions communications (promotion, flyers, post-event recaps)
- Grow our YouTube channel by turning recorded sessions into edited video content
Requirements
You’d be a great fit if you:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree
- Have 3+ years of experience in communications, PR, marketing, or digital media (nonprofit or social impact sector a plus)
- Have strong writing and editing skills, with a knack for creating engaging content
- Understand how to build online communities and connect with African youth audiences
- Are comfortable using tools like Canva or Meta Business Suite
- Are organized, proactive, and able to lead with little supervision
- Care deeply about women’s empowerment and mentorship.
What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful leadership opportunity in a fast-growing pan-African nonprofit
- Exposure to regional and global networks
- A chance to shape how a movement is communicated and experienced
- A community of passionate, purpose-driven young leaders
- A reference letter and LinkedIn endorsement upon successful service
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
