Communications and Development Associate

About Imagine Worldwide

All children have immense potential, but hundreds of millions don’t have access to the learning they need. Imagine Worldwide’s mission is to empower millions of children across Sub-Saharan Africa with the literacy and numeracy skills they need to reach their full potential. We provide an innovative education technology solution and implementation model to the global literacy/numeracy learning crisis using the onebillion application and various toolkits and systems to support implementation . Nine Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) across multiple countries and settings have shown dramatic learning gains, increased school attendance, and gender parity, all for less than $7 per child per year.

Imagine Worldwide partners with governments, organizations, and communities to provide child-directed, tablet-based learning that is accessible, effective, and affordable. We are a California-based (United States) nonprofit organization operating across seven Sub-Saharan African countries. Learn more on our website.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, design-savvy Communications & Development Associate to help tell Imagine Worldwide’s story across multiple platforms and support donor relationship management. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital-native communicator who is enthusiastic about education, foundational learning, and edtech, and is eager to work in a fast-paced, global team environment.

The role will play a key role in elevating our brand, amplifying the voices of our partners and communities, and supporting grant reporting and donor visits. This role is a critical member of our small but mighty "Dev/Comms Team" working to raise awareness and resources for our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Social Media 

• Design and execute engaging content for Imagine’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.). 
• Manage and regularly update Imagine’s website content to ensure it remains accurate, up to date and engaging.
• Track social media and website analytics and optimize content strategy based on performance.

Editorial & Storytelling 

• Research, write, and edit blog posts, newsletters, case studies, and success stories. 
• Contribute to various team reports, the annual report, and other external communications materials.
• Help develop and maintain our editorial calendar across platforms.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to draft and edit donor-facing communications, including proposals, pitch decks, impact reports, and stewardship materials as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of fundraising campaign assets and communications.
• Support the development of conference abstracts, presentations, and other submissions.

Event & Partner Engagement

• Support the planning and hosting of funder site visits, in-country board meetings, and program events/public relations efforts on the ground in collaboration with field partners.

Content & Asset Management

•  Organize and maintain Imagine’s digital asset library (photos, videos, templates, etc.).
• Ensure easy access to up-to-date communications materials across the organization.

Visual Design Support

•  Provide light graphic design support (using Canva, Adobe Express, etc.) for presentations, slide decks (Google slides and PPT), proposals, and internal or external reports.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, international development, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; additional language skills a plus.
• Must be based in Africa (ideally in East Africa or Southern Africa) and eligible to work in your country of residence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strong writer and communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
• Experienced in managing social media platforms and creating content that drives engagement. Thorough understanding of social media planning, with a balance of hands on execution.
• Knowledge of using social media analytical tools.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional event planning and logistics skills. 
• Familiar with education challenges and contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa; lived or professional experience in the region preferred.
• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues across time zones and cultures.
• Supportive of education technology and equity-centered approaches to learning.
• Bonus: Basic skills in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite); web editing experience (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace).

Qualities

•  Passion for Imagine’s mission and vision 
•  Demonstrated commitment to equity in educational access and outcomes
• Passion for project management
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems
• Collaborative team player; clear and proactive communicator
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Location

The Development and Communications Associate must be based on the African continent, close to the Central African Time Zone.

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Imagine Worldwide is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.