The mission of African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) is to educate Catholic women religious in Africa to strengthen their leadership capacity to provide services that address local and global challenges. Job Summary To support ASEC's mission, the Web Content Manager (WCM) will oversee the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives that advance the organization's mission, objectives and priority areas. WCM is responsible for guiding the strategy for all internal and external printed and digital communications materials, including e-newsletters, brochures, appeals, website and public relations messages and collateral. The WCM will build momentum and awareness around the organization by developing content strategies that engage diverse audiences and lead to measurable action. The MCM partners with all departments to improve strategic thinking and leverage the organization's resources to the best effect. WCM regularly engages with media to enhance the organization's storytelling capabilities and share widely the work of the organization and "get our story out" (Strategic Direction #4 in ASEC's Strategic Plan 2023). WCM will build momentum and awareness around the organization by developing content strategies that engage audience and lead to measurable action.
Competence:
The ideal candidate has: Media and communication experience, as well as the ability to develop, implement, track and report on communication strategies and outcomes including social media; maintaining/updating organizational website. Self-starter, entrepreneurial, able to work independently. Passionate about creating and designing content and strategically distributing compelling narratives through multiple digital media channels; comfortable leveraging digital communication tools; Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.; Experience in graphic design and producing and editing of videos. Experience managing and updating content on WordPress websites, including working within customized themes, managing plugins and WordPress updates and coordinating with outside web developers as needed. Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree is an added advantage Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing/communication field with a fair knowledge of nonprofit organizations and fundraising expertise.