Social Media Manager (Part-time) at The Population Council Inc
South Africa, , South Africa -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Digital Trends, Public Health, Languages, Hiv Prevention, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Social Media, Canva

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 10 – 15 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 18 months.
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive content and engagement strategy across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and a forthcoming blog under the @PrEPRingInfo handle (to be rebranded). The role will focus on building awareness and driving engagement around the PrEP Ring, an innovative HIV prevention method for women. This position requires a balance of creative content development and data-driven decision-making to strengthen the project’s digital presence and reach priority audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

  • Relevant tertiary education.
  • Solid experience managing social media and a proven experience record of growing online communities.
  • Proven experience managing social media accounts (preferably in health, youth, or development sectors)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skilled in Canva, CapCut, or similar tools to design and edit visuals, reels, and short-form videos
  • Ability to write clear, compelling captions tailored for different platforms and audience
  • Understand how to grow audiences and increase engagement using organic and paid strategies
  • Knowledge of women and youth cultures, languages, and digital trends
  • Ability to interpret data and adapt content strategies accordingly
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Bonus: Experience in HIV prevention, public health, or gender-focused campaigns
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a social media content strategy aligned with PrEP Ring education and communications goals
  • Create engaging, informative, and culturally relevant content (posts, reels, stories, TikToks)
  • Manage and schedule content across platforms
  • Engage with followers, respond to comments/messages in a professional manner with accurate information
  • Build community and brand awareness
  • Collaborate with advocacy partners, youth ambassadors, and content creators
  • Collaborate closely with the Product Access & Partnerships, and Communications teams
  • Track performance using insights and analytics tools
  • Create monthly reports with performance data and action points
  • Monitor trends and emerging tools to keep the content and campaigns abreast and relevant
  • Manage social media ad campaigns across platforms
  • Ensure all content (audio, visual, and text) adheres to product licensing agreements and global and national laws regarding copyright/rights to use.
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