We are seeking a passionate, design-savvy Communications & Development Associate to help tell Imagine Worldwide’s story across multiple platforms and support donor relationship management. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital-native communicator who is enthusiastic about education, foundational learning, and edtech, and is eager to work in a fast-paced, global team environment.

The role will play a key role in elevating our brand, amplifying the voices of our partners and communities, and supporting grant reporting and donor visits. This role is a critical member of our small but mighty “Dev/Comms Team” working to raise awareness and resources for our mission.

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Key Responsibilities:

Digital & Social Media

• Design and execute engaging content for Imagine’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
• Manage and regularly update Imagine’s website content to ensure it remains accurate, up to date and engaging.
• Track social media and website analytics and optimize content strategy based on performance.

Editorial & Storytelling

• Research, write, and edit blog posts, newsletters, case studies, and success stories.
• Contribute to various team reports, the annual report, and other external communications materials.
• Help develop and maintain our editorial calendar across platforms.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to draft and edit donor-facing communications, including proposals, pitch decks, impact reports, and stewardship materials as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of fundraising campaign assets and communications.
• Support the development of conference abstracts, presentations, and other submissions.

Event & Partner Engagement

• Support the planning and hosting of funder site visits, in-country board meetings, and program events/public relations efforts on the ground in collaboration with field partners.

Content & Asset Management

• Organize and maintain Imagine’s digital asset library (photos, videos, templates, etc.).
• Ensure easy access to up-to-date communications materials across the organization.

Visual Design Support

• Provide light graphic design support (using Canva, Adobe Express, etc.) for presentations, slide decks (Google slides and PPT), proposals, and internal or external reports.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, international development, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; additional language skills a plus.
• Must be based in Africa (ideally in East Africa or Southern Africa) and eligible to work in your country of residence.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A strong writer and communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
• Experienced in managing social media platforms and creating content that drives engagement. Thorough understanding of social media planning, with a balance of hands on execution.
• Knowledge of using social media analytical tools.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional event planning and logistics skills.
• Familiar with education challenges and contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa; lived or professional experience in the region preferred.
• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues across time zones and cultures.
• Supportive of education technology and equity-centered approaches to learning.
• Bonus: Basic skills in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite); web editing experience (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace).

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