Media and Communication Lead at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children)

Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE) is a women-led humanitarian and development organization dedicated to turning the challenges of conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and economic hardship into opportunities for resilience, empowerment, and sustainable development.

ARISE works hand-in-hand with communities and partners to design and implement initiatives in education, food security and livelihoods, protection, climate action, good governance, and child nutrition. By focusing on these thematic areas, we aim to create safer, more resilient, and inclusive communities where youth, women, and children can thrive and actively shape their futures.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media and Communication Lead

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno (physical engagement)
Employment Type: Temporary
Organization: Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE – Youths, Women, and Children)

Position Overview

• We are seeking a creative, passionate, and strategic Media and Communications professional to serve in a voluntary capacity as ARISE’s Media and Communications Lead.
• This opportunity is ideal for a visionary storyteller who believes in the power of media to drive social change, build institutional identity, and strengthen advocacy for women, youths, and children.
• The selected volunteer will help shape ARISE’s communication strategy, visibility, and digital presence while mentoring young communicators within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ARISE’s communication and visibility strategy.
• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and public awareness campaigns.
• Document and showcase stories of impact from ARISE’s projects and community activities.
• Strengthen ARISE’s media presence and relationships with journalists and platforms.
• Support proposal writing, report editing, and communication materials for donors and partners.
• Train and mentor staff or volunteers on basic communication, branding, and storytelling.

Who We’re Looking For

• A communication, media, or development professional with 5–10years of relevant experience in NGO communication or media production.
• Strong skills in storytelling, writing, social media management, and basic graphic or video content creation.
• A visionary communicator who understands development, humanitarian, or advocacy contexts.
• Passionate about mentorship, visibility building, and social impact storytelling.
• Willing to serve voluntarily and help build a sustainable communications structure for ARISE.

Why Join ARISE?

• Be part of a growing, impact-driven organization amplifying local voices for global impact.
• Use your media and communication expertise to shape narratives that inspire change.
• Collaborate with passionate youth, women, and leaders building resilient communities.
• Leave a legacy by helping develop ARISE’s media identity and storytelling framework.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their brief expression of interest (max 1 page) and CV/Portfolio to: talent@arise-ywc.org and copy: hr@arise-ywc.org using “Volunteer Media and Communications Lead” as the subject of the mail.