Job Offers at Slum2School Africa

• As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will strengthen Slum2School’s corporate identity, manage media relations, and develop external communications strategies that reinforce donor confidence, brand integrity, and narrative impact. You will articulate our mission to diverse stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the media.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cohesive corporate communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Craft external messaging; brochures, newsletters, press releases, donor reports, impact summaries.
• Ensure consistent brand tone and positioning across all corporate touch points.
• Serve as the primary press/media liaison; drafting press releases, coordinating media interviews, and managing inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and CSR partners.
• Track media coverage and generate monthly media visibility reports.
• Contribute to corporate fundraising materials, sponsorship proposals, and donor reports.
• Prepare talking points and briefing documents for leadership and board members.
• Support corporate events and corporate stakeholder engagement activities.
• Act as a communications advisor during issues or crises, ensuring timely and professional external responses.
• Monitor sentiment across press, social media, and other industry platforms.
• Coordinate closely with the Marketing/Volunteer and Program teams to maintain integrated messaging and storytelling.
• Ensure operational support for broader communications campaigns and events.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external affairs.
• Ability to write compelling content in a narrative style tailored to audiences; strong storytelling instincts.
• Media relations experience and familiarity with Nigerian/international press landscapes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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• The Human Resource and Talent Development Manager holds a pivotal role to lead teams and review, develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives. This role installs the responsibility of overseeing HR operations, compliance, and talent management and human development specific to the multi-cultural corporate environment.
• The individual is charged with ensuring global best practices in ensuring the recruitment, engagement, management, and talent development of Slum2School’s staff and volunteers.
• The ideal candidate is a high-energy, proactive go-getter who loves the challenge and is comfortable working in a multi-cultural corporate environment and leading complex talent management and human development processes across distributed team

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• As the Human Resource and Talent Development Manager, you’ll coordinate all functions for efficiency, provide adequate support for the overall success and continual improvements to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the lives of underserved children through education.
• Prepare and oversee the implementation of the unit’s annual budget, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plans and objectives.
• Lead and effectively manage the performance of subordinates/team members towards the achievement of unit, functional and organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain the organization’s job competency framework by partnering with business leads to articulate the skills required to be successful at each level.
• Facilitating frequent check-ins between employees and leadership.
• Support managers with managing low and top performance, by building the infrastructure by which they can create, and track Performance Improvement Plans as well as develop top talent action plans.
• Develop and lead cross-functional trainings for managers and employees to enhance their growth and learning.
• Work with leadership to implement processes and policies ensuring people operations reflect overall business priorities. This includes organizational design and change management ensuring adequate staffing and allocation of resources throughout business units, and robust performance management and feedback initiatives.
• Be the “culture champion”, ensuring that employees embody Slum2School’s mission and values, promote its brand and corporate identity – internally and externally – to support employee retention and to build a strong pipeline of talent.
• Lead recruitment efforts throughout the hiring cycle from job description/promotion, application, interviews, negotiation of contract and on-boarding. You will help diversify and strengthen the recruitment pipeline from global and in-country talent pools and help streamline the hiring process by working with managers across the organization.
• Manage succession planning to ensure business continuity for critical positions.
• Managing strategic relationships with organizations to attain its goal.
• Ensure that employees across the organization are empowered and motivated to perform to their best ability via various initiatives, including designing clear career tracks for various roles (salary increases, in-grade progressions, promotions to new grades etc.), monitoring compensation and benefits to ensure Slum2School remains competitive, building capacity through ongoing training and development, implementing coaching and mentoring programs, organizing team retreats to foster collaboration and team spirit, and recognizing and fast-tracking rising talent.
• Develop and execute the organization’s talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business goals and workforce planning needs.
• Implement innovative and effective sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates through various channels, including online platforms, social media, networking events, and direct sourcing.
• Collaborate with the HR team to facilitate new hires’ smooth onboarding and integration, ensuring a positive and engaging experience.
• Contribute to the development of the business goals and strategy as an actively participating member of the business leadership team.
• Develop and implement an efficient volunteer management and engagement program.
• Stay up-to-date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring practices comply with relevant legislation and company policies.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the team.
• Develop annual HR plans and procedures, as well as plan, organize, and coordinate HR department activities.
• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering a safety-focused and performance-driven culture.
• Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
• Delegating tasks to team members and measuring and reporting performance.
• Conducting training for team members to maximize their potential.
• Identifying and empowering team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills.
• Conducting quarterly performance reviews.
• Maximize employee value and ensure efficient HR utilization.
• Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team.
• Ensure the growth of the team as well as the efficient and timely onboarding and offboarding of team members.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or in a related field is required. A higher degree such as a Master’s in Human Resources, Business Administration or a relevant program management certification is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of direct and relevant HR professional experience in talent management or human development leadership roles.
• Membership in a recognized professional body and relevant certifications for HR certification(s) (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and diversity and inclusion practices.
• Commitment to Slum2School Africa’s mission and values.
• In-depth knowledge of talent management strategies, and human development methodologies.
• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions.

SKILL AND COMPETENCE

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR initiatives with the company’s operational goals.
• Ability to balance drive for control with need for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Possess sound analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate strong follow up and follow through skills.
• Proven leadership and capacity in negotiation and conflict management.
• High degree of independence, objectivity, and assertiveness. Able to take ownership and work with minimal supervision.
• Proven skill in guiding management and functional heads on all Human Resource issues.
• Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, particularly relevant for an organization focused on underserved communities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Deeply loyal and a steel-trap with confidential information.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage teams, departments, and projects simultaneously.
• Professionalism, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people from all walks of life.
• Strong relationship, communication, and project management skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

• Percentage reduction in budget variance, aiming for 2% or less.
• Percentage improvement in team performance, targeting a 90% increase based on project completion rates, client satisfaction scores, and task accomplishment metrics.
• Percentage completion and alignment of the organization’s job competency framework, ensuring an annual update.
• Percentage of skills learned in training sessions adopted by employees, with a goal of 75%.
• Percentage increase in the diversity of talent pools, including hires from underrepresented groups.
• Percentage coverage of critical positions in the succession plan, aiming for at least 95% coverage.
• Percentage success of employee empowerment initiatives, including career tracks, compensation adjustments, and recognition programs, measured through participation rates and feedback.
• Percentage completion and impact assessment of at least 3 strategic initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Percentage maintenance of 100% compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations, tracked through regular audits and assessments.
• Percentage increase in volunteer YoY retention and engagement.

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Job Overview

• Slum2School Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to marginalized children, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Marketing Manager. This role is integral to driving the organization’s mission by enhancing our digital presence, expanding our outreach, and increasing engagement with key stakeholders such as donors, partners, and the community. The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that align with the organization’s brand, goals and vision. The ideal candidate will be creative, data-driven, and passionate about social change, with a proven track record of executing successful digital campaigns. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to effectively manage digital marketing campaigns, drive audience engagement, and amplify Slum2School’s impact across social media platforms, websites, and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies to increase Slum2School Africa’s brand awareness, engagement, donations, and recruitment efforts. This will involve both short-term campaigns and long-term strategy formulation.
• Take charge of planning, launching, and managing all digital marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with organizational goals, such as fundraising, advocacy, and increasing awareness around educational challenges faced by marginalized children.
• Identify key target audiences across multiple channels and devise strategies to reach them effectively. Focus will be placed on donor engagement, volunteer recruitment, and the mobilization of advocates for Slum2School’s mission.
• Stay on top of emerging trends and digital marketing strategies, analyzing their potential to increase engagement and relevance within Slum2School’s work. Offer recommendations on new platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Monitor and analyze the activities of similar organizations and key competitors in the sector to stay ahead of trends and remain competitive in the digital space.
• Lead the development of content that aligns with the Slum2School brand and voice. Content will span across digital platforms, including social media, email newsletters, blogs, the organization’s website e.t.c.
• Take charge of content creation, including writing compelling social media posts, email marketing copy, blog articles, and stories highlighting success stories, beneficiaries, and other relevant topics.
• Develop multimedia content (videos, infographics, photos) to tell powerful stories of how Slum2School is impacting communities.
• Implement search engine optimization (SEO) best practices for all digital content, ensuring that it ranks well on search engines, reaches the target audience effectively, and generates organic traffic.
• Oversee the management and growth of Slum2School’s presence on social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Craft engaging brand aligned posts that reflect the organization’s mission and encourage interaction.
• Actively engage with online communities by responding to comments, initiating conversations, and managing direct messages. Create a strong, responsive online community that is invested in the mission of Slum2School.
• Design and execute social media campaigns to promote key initiatives, events, fundraising drives, and advocacy actions. Utilize paid ads when necessary to expand reach and drive action.
• Regularly analyze social media performance through metrics like reach, engagement, and conversions, adjusting strategies as needed to increase effectiveness and maximize outcomes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key media outlets, influencers, and partners in the education, nonprofit, and social impact sectors. Use these relationships to amplify Slum2School’s message.
• Write and distribute press releases, articles, and media kits to promote the organization’s work, events, and key accomplishments.
• Facilitate partnerships with media outlets for event promotion, storytelling, and feature opportunities that elevate the profile of Slum2School’s initiatives.
• Use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.) to track the performance of digital campaigns and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, social media engagement, and conversion rates.
• Regularly analyze performance data and create detailed reports to share with leadership and relevant teams. These insights will guide strategy adjustments and improve future campaign effectiveness.
• Conduct periodic content audits to assess the accuracy, relevance, and performance of digital assets. Identify areas for improvement and optimize digital resources accordingly.
• Continuously test and optimize content, campaigns, and strategies using A/B testing, audience segmentation, and other data-driven approaches.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Increase engagement rates (likes, shares, comments, retweets, etc.) across all social media platforms.
• Measure the success of campaigns through key metrics such as conversion rates, click-through rates (CTR), and donation generation.
• Achieve targeted growth in followers and subscribers across digital channels, expanding Slum2School’s online community.
• Increase web traffic through SEO optimization and content marketing, with higher rankings for targeted keywords.
• Drive digital fundraising efforts, including increasing the number of donors, improving donation conversion rates, and maximizing event participation through digital channels.
• Track the number of media placements, influencer collaborations, and partnerships that help amplify the organization’s message.