Media and Content Officer – Strategic Initiatives

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and united by one mission – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. Today, over 3 million children across 18 countries are receiving Mary’s Meals. In Zambia, we reach over 700,000 children every school day in 1,574 schools across 17 districts (15 Eastern Province and 2 in Northen Province).School supplies

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We are now recruiting for a Media and Content Officer – Strategic Initiatives to join our team. Reporting to the Media and Content Manager, this role is for a creative storyteller who can bring our mission to life across digital platforms and strategic programmes.

You will produce compelling, high-quality content for key initiatives such as Sponsor A School (SAS), Fund A School (FAS), philanthropy, and social media. You’ll help strengthen brand visibility, engage supporters, and translate programme impact into stories that inspire action.

Key responsibilities:

Develop engaging content that highlights strategic initiatives and fundraising priorities
Turn programme data and field experiences into meaningful stories for donors, partners, and the public
Manage content for Facebook and Twitter, including scheduling, posting, and engagement tracking
Produce case studies, success stories, and campaign updates for philanthropy
Monitor performance of social media content and provide monthly analytic reports
Work closely with communications, partnerships, fundraising, and programme teams to ensure content reflects organisational needs
Support internal knowledge-sharing through templates, guidelines, and best-practice tools

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You are a natural storyteller with a strong eye for detail. You understand how to communicate for impact across multiple audiences, and you’re comfortable blending creativity with strategy. You’re confident working across teams, managing timelines, and using digital tools to produce quality multimedia content.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
At least 3 years’ experience in content creation and social media management
Strong writing and storytelling ability, adaptable for different audiences
Basic graphic design and video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Suite preferred)
Familiarity with advocacy or philanthropy communication is an advantage
Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
Experience working within an NGO or development sector environment will be an added advantage

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 14th January 2025

Please note:

This role is based in Chipata, Zambia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the official Mary’s Meals email address
Mary’s Meals does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment

For more information about Mary’s Meals and our work, please visit: https://www.marysmeals.org