Graphic Designer, Media and Communications Volunteer at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)

Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE) is a women led humanitarian and development non-profit organization formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on October 1, 2024. The organization is dedicated to empowering youth, women, and children, with a strong commitment to amplifying their voices, ensuring protection, and supporting marginalized, distressed, and displaced populations to build resilient and self-sufficient futures.

Through an inclusive approach that prioritizes vulnerable and marginalized groups, particularly youth, women, and children, ARISE promotes equitable participation and sustainable development. Its solutions are intentionally designed to be community driven, adaptable, and sustainable across generations. One community at a time, ARISE remains committed to building a future where every youth, woman, and child is empowered to reach their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Designer, Media and Communications Volunteer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer

Overall purpose of the Role

• The Graphic Designer, Media and Communications is responsible for developing high-quality visual and digital communication materials that promote the organization's mission, programs, and impact.
• The role supports branding, public engagement, and visibility by creating compelling graphic designs, managing multimedia content, and contributing to internal and external communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and emerging digital platforms.
• Create engaging, high-quality content, including graphics, videos, blog articles, newsletters, and campaigns that effectively communicate our brand value and impact.
• Plan, implement, and manage integrated digital marketing campaigns to promote our products, services, and Organisation programs.
• Build and nurture vibrant online communities while engaging authentically with followers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead promotional efforts for the Organisation’s digital upskilling programs, showcasing transformative success stories, participant testimonials, and measurable social impact.
• Track, monitor, and analyse social media metrics using industry-standard analytics tools, providing regular performance reports with actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure brand consistency, messaging alignment, and visual identity across all digital communication channels while collaborating with internal teams to achieve organisational goals.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Visual art, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience in social media management, digital communications, or content marketing.
• Proficiency with social media management and scheduling tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite) and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, platform insights).
• Exceptional copywriting, storytelling, and creative content development skills with the ability to craft messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and video editing software is a strong advantage.
• Portfolio showcasing successful digital campaigns, diverse content samples, analytics reports, and measurable results.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a cover letter as a single document, Kindly indicate relevant skills, experiences to: hr@arise-ywc.org and copy talent@arise-ywc.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including, identification check and employment references.