Job Description
About Us
Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we’ve honed our focus on three critical areas: Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we’re dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.
About the role
Use your content expertise to deliver lasting impact. Collaborate with teams in Africa and the UK to build our brand, engage global audiences, grow our income and showcase incredible change in Africa. You will play a vital part in this collaborative role, working seamlessly across global teams and upholding our ‘Africa Forward Together’ approach, to produce compelling content and communications that support our key activities, campaigns, and events. Your responsibilities will include assisting with content strategy and writing and editing engaging impact stories, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. You’ll also create, upload and post content on our website and social media channels and support with content for fundraising appeals/campaigns. Another side of your role will involve managing our templates for designed collateral and our social media calendar and helping to organise our content
About You
We are seeking a talented individual, ideally educated to degree level in communications, marketing, content creation or a related field, or with equivalent practical experience. You will have a proven track record in a content role and will be adept at planning and posting content across social media, developing digital content, and writing compelling stories that engage audiences. Essential skills include exceptional verbal and written English, strong organizational and people skills, a proven ability to innovate, and proficiency in design tools like Canva. A deep commitment to Ripple Effect’s mission and values is crucial. Read the detailed job description below to understand more about what we want a successful Content Executive to bring to Ripple Effect.
What We Offer
– Pension/Provident fund
– Generous annual leave allowance
– Medical insurance for yourself and dependent
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
How to Apply
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
1. Follow the link to: https://rippleeffect.org/careers/africa/content executive-ethiopia-burundi-rwanda-hybrid/ download the below. o Job description o Application form o PSEA self-assessment form
2. Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to: Recruitment@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.
Women applicants highly encouraged. Please note that CVs will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.
If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact Recruitment@rippleeffect.org Key dates Closing date – Monday July 14, 2025
