Communications Manager (Volunteer) Bachelor Degree Job

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 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

Inspire Her Afrika is a dynamic womens mentorship program dedicated to empowering young women through education, support, and guidance. We focus on providing resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering a community where African women can thrive. We aspire to be the... read more foremost mentorship group for African women and to set the standard for empowering African women on their journey to success.