Social Media Manager Job in Rwanda – The Jonathan Foundation

Company: The Jonathan Foundation
Location: Rwanda
City/State: Kigali
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Non-Profit / Education / Media & Communications / Digital Marketing
Department: Communications & Social Media
Application Deadline: 23 Dec 2026

The Jonathan Foundation is seeking a highly creative and passionate Social Media Manager to strengthen its digital presence and share meaningful stories about education, vulnerable children, and community transformation in Rwanda. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys social media marketing, content creation, storytelling, digital branding, audience growth, and online engagement.

The organization works extensively in education support, school development, nutrition programs, child welfare, and community impact initiatives in Gashora, Rwanda. The selected candidate will help increase visibility, engage audiences, and create compelling digital content showcasing the foundation’s mission and achievements.

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Social Media Manager Job at The Jonathan Foundation Rwanda

Job Summary

The Social Media Manager will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing engaging digital campaigns across multiple social media platforms. The successful applicant will produce meaningful content, increase brand awareness, improve online visibility, and help communicate the organization’s real-world impact through compelling stories, photographs, videos, and digital campaigns.

This role requires an innovative individual with expertise in content strategy, social media analytics, digital communication, online marketing, audience engagement, branding, video editing, and storytelling.

Key Job Responsibilities (JD)

• Manage and oversee all social media platforms and communication channels
• Develop and publish engaging posts, reels, stories, photos, and short-form videos
• Create impactful digital storytelling campaigns to showcase organizational achievements
• Build and grow the foundation’s social media audience organically
• Improve engagement through creative and innovative campaigns
• Monitor analytics, audience growth, and campaign performance metrics
• Coordinate visual content creation, including photography and short video production
• Maintain consistent messaging and brand identity across platforms
• Respond to comments, messages, and online community interactions professionally
• Identify trends in digital marketing and implement fresh content ideas
• Support awareness campaigns related to education, vulnerable children, and community welfare
• Collaborate with field teams to document real-life stories and organizational impact

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Mass Communication, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Diploma holders with strong professional experience in social media management may also be considered
• Additional certifications in Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Video Production, or Social Media Advertising will be an advantage

Experience Requirements

• Previous 0-1 years experience in social media management, digital communications, content marketing, or online brand promotion preferred
• Experience handling nonprofit, NGO, education, or humanitarian organization accounts is an added advantage
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful social media projects, campaigns, or content creation work
• Experience using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and analytics tools preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong storytelling and creative writing abilities
• Passion for social media and digital engagement
• Excellent photography and videography skills
• Knowledge of social media trends and viral content creation
• Creative thinking and innovative campaign planning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to relocate if required
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

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Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable / Competitive (Based on experience and qualifications)

Additional Benefits May Include:

• Professional development opportunities
• Practical training in nonprofit communications
• Exposure to international donor-supported initiatives
• Career growth opportunities in digital communications and branding
• Hands-on experience with education and community development programs

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Training & Career Growth

The selected Social Media Manager may receive ongoing training in:

• Social media campaign management
• Content creation and storytelling strategies
• Digital audience growth and engagement techniques
• Brand awareness and nonprofit communication strategies
• Multimedia production and visual storytelling
• Social media analytics and performance tracking

Why Join The Jonathan Foundation?

Joining The Jonathan Foundation offers an opportunity to use creativity and digital communication skills to make a meaningful social impact. This role allows professionals passionate about social media marketing, digital storytelling, nonprofit communications, content strategy, and online engagement to contribute directly to improving education and vulnerable children’s welfare.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Portfolio of previous work or social media links
• Examples of campaigns, content, or pages previously managed

Applications must be submitted before 23 December 2026 as instructed by The Jonathan Foundation recruitment team.