Social Media Manager

About Us:

Platform for Peace and Humanity is an international civic association promoting and advocating humanitarian values through international law, providing research-driven monitoring, consultancy and specialist expertise on international law, humanitarian and human security matters and advocating progressive development of international law in matters of international peace.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Social Media Manager to join our team. As a Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our social media strategy to increase our online presence, visibility and outreach. The primary objective of this position is to effectively manage the Platform’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Telegram, X, Youtube, BlueSky) and, in close cooperation with programme directors and project coordinators and other staff, create and manage content representing the Platform’s work and activities and our message, mission and values.

Deadline: 21 Feb 2025 (midnight CET)

Start date: asap

Duration: min. 12 months

Commitment: 10 h/week, flexible work hours

Location: home office (remote)

Remuneration: unpaid (volunteering)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that reflects the Platform’s goals and initiatives
• Create engaging and relevant content for social media, highlighting the Platform’s projects, events, and achievements. The content creation includes posts, graphic visuals and reels videos
• Develop social media campaigns in collaboration with other programmes and projects and work with project coordinators and programme directors to ensure informative and appealing content
• Manage, oversee and ensure social media content is informative, appealing, and optimised for each social media platform, including the preparation of compelling reels
• Foster a sense of community by responding to comments and messages from followers and engaging in meaningful conversations
• Analyse social media metrics to track performance and adjust strategies as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Passion and dedication to the mission and values of the organisation, result-driven commitment, ability to work in an international team and handle uncertain situations with flexibility
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field
• Good knowledge of English (min. B2)
• Proven, successful experience in using social media for advocacy, public information, and furthering understanding and knowledge about an organisation and its mandate
• Proven experience in social media management and content creation, including reels video creation
• Excellent knowledge of social media best practices
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent and proven creative writing and editing skills, including the ability to write well under pressure to meet deadlines and the ability to write compellingly for different audiences
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working in a team
• High level of computer literacy and high level of graphic programs skills, such as Canva, Figma or Adobe tools
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills