About this opportunity
Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation focused uniquely on building and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage, a partnership of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in nearly 100 countries. It is recruiting a Social Media and Content Officer to shape its digital presence through social media, creative content and audience engagement. The role sits within communications, reports to the Communications Manager and is based in Nairobi, Kenya or Mexico City, Mexico.
The work runs from strategy to execution. The officer develops and delivers social media plans, calendars and scheduling, creates graphics, video, photography and digital assets, and turns organisational priorities, stories and evidence into accessible, audience focused communications. Day to day activity is managed independently, with performance monitored against audience insight and platform trends, and the postholder supports the consistent application of the Girls Not Brides brand across campaigns, launches and influencing moments.
This is a full time, two year fixed term contract and the candidate must already hold the right to work in the country they are based in, at the time of applying and for the whole contract. Salary is market competitive, benchmarked by the Birches Group against comparable national NGO salaries in the selected location and paid in local currency. Applications close at 17:00 British Summer Time on Friday 16 October 2026, and because review is on a rolling basis the vacancy may close earlier if enough suitably qualified applications arrive.
What you receive
- A full time, two year fixed term contract with a global organisation focused on ending child marriage
- 25 annual leave days, plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- A generous 10 percent employer pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service
- An Employee Assistance Programme and life insurance
- Family friendly policies, plus individual training and language classes
- Work as part of a global team, with some international travel as necessary
Who can apply
- Experience in digital communications, social media communications or related fields in the not for profit sector, an international or intergovernmental organisation, a social movement or a social enterprise
- Demonstrable experience developing and delivering social media content and approaches across multiple platforms, with content adapted for different audiences and channels
- Experience creating engaging content across graphics, video, photography, multimedia assets and written content
- Experience using audience insight, analytics and performance data to inform content planning and improve engagement
- Experience applying brand guidelines and visual communication principles across communications materials and platforms
- Strong social media planning skills across LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, with experience of scheduling and monitoring tools
- Strong graphic design and visual storytelling skills, with experience of Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut or similar design and video editing tools
- A strong understanding of branding, accessibility, audience engagement and platform specific content requirements
- The ability to manage multiple creative projects and competing dates while holding quality and consistency
- The right to work in the country the candidate is based in, at the time of applying and for the full two year contract
Who should not apply
- The vacancy information does not confirm visa sponsorship, relocation support or work permit assistance, so applicants living outside Kenya and Mexico should establish their work authorisation before applying
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the post can close before the advertised date once enough suitably qualified applications are received
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, given the expected volume of applications
- The postholder must uphold safeguarding standards at all times and report concerns through the appropriate channels
Documents to prepare
- A current curriculum vitae
- A brief cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet the role requirements
How to apply
- Read the full job posting on the Girls Not Brides vacancies site and check the essential experience list against your own work.
- Confirm that you already hold the right to work in Kenya or Mexico, since the contract requires it from the time of applying.
- Prepare a curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter that shows how you meet each role requirement, with examples of social media campaigns, design work or video you have produced.
- Submit both documents by clicking Apply now on https://girlsnotbrides.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/190?target=frame.
- Send your application well before 17:00 British Summer Time on Friday 16 October 2026, since review is on a rolling basis and the post may close earlier.
- If you are based outside Kenya and Mexico and need clarity on work authorisation, contact the People and Culture team at PCTeam@girlsnotbrides.org before you apply.
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they arrive rather than only after the closing date.
- The hiring team assesses each application against the essential experience list, with desirable items such as thematic experience in child marriage, girls' education or sexual and reproductive health and rights, video production, animation, report design, French or Spanish, and experience living or working in Asia, Africa or Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, given the anticipated volume of applications.
- The appointment is subject to the safeguarding commitment of the organisation, with the postholder required to uphold safeguarding standards and report concerns promptly.
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Questions applicants ask
When do applications close for the Girls Not Brides Social Media and Content Officer role?
The closing date is 17:00 British Summer Time on Friday 16 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close before that date if enough suitably qualified applications are received.
Where is the role based?
The post is based in Nairobi, Kenya or Mexico City, Mexico, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in whichever country they are based in.
Can someone living in Nigeria apply?
Only if you already hold the right to work in Kenya or Mexico, since the contract requires work authorisation in the country of residence from the time of applying. The vacancy information does not confirm visa sponsorship or relocation support, and applicants outside those two locations are asked to contact PCTeam@girlsnotbrides.org to clarify.
What does Girls Not Brides look for?
Experience in digital or social media communications, content creation across graphics, video and photography, use of analytics to shape content, brand application, planning across LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, and design skills with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or CapCut.
What is the contract and the leave package?
It is a full time, two year fixed term contract with 25 annual leave days plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service, a 10 percent employer pension contribution, enhanced sick pay, an Employee Assistance Programme, life insurance, and access to individual training and language classes.
How do I apply?
Open the job page and use the Apply now button to submit your curriculum vitae with a brief cover letter showing how you meet the role requirements. There is no application fee.
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