Digital Communications Officer – Curious Minds Ghana

Job Description

Digital Communications Officer
Organisation: Curious Minds Ghana
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Communications and Advocacy Manager
Employment Type: Full-time


About the Role
Curious Minds Ghana is looking for a creative, digitally savvy, and strategic
Digital Communications Officer to strengthen the organisation’s online
presence, youth engagement, and advocacy impact.
The Digital Communications Officer will lead digital content creation and
strategy across the organisation’s platforms, ensuring that Curious Minds
communicates clearly, consistently, and effectively with young audiences. A
significant portion of the role will include the delivery of digital sexuality
education for young people, while also contributing to broader organisational
communications.

The role demands long-term strategic thinking with hands-on content
production and publishing, requiring a professional who can plan campaigns,
create engaging multimedia content, maintain brand consistency, and
analyse performance to optimise impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Strategy & Digital Storytelling

• Develop and implement a digital content strategy and editorial
  calendar that advances Curious Minds’ youth engagement and
  advocacy goals.
• Translate complex SRHR and development topics into accessible,
  “youth-friendly” formats (blogs, reels, infographics, and interactive
  content).
• Manage the end-to-end production of multimedia assets, ensuring all
  outputs reflect Curious Minds’ tone of voice and visual identity.
• Maintain and update the organizational website and social media
  platforms to ensure visual consistency and accessibility.

1. Campaigns & Youth-Led Engagement

• Design and execute high-impact digital campaigns for SRHR and
  organizational priorities.
• Facilitate the co-creation of authentic content by working directly with
  youth contributors, volunteers, and program teams.
• Monitor digital trends to ensure engagement strategies remain relevant
  to evolving young audiences.
• Moderate community interactions and respond to audience
  engagement to build digital brand loyalty.

1. Brand Custodianship & Organisational Support

• Provide communications support for organizational programs, events,
  and advocacy initiatives.
• Document impact through on-site photography, videography, and
  storytelling during events.
• Produce cross-cutting materials such as newsletters, impact reports,
  and presentations.
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure consistent messaging across all
  departmental outputs.

1. Performance, Analytics & Insights

• Track and analyze metrics across all digital touchpoints (social media,
  web, and email).
• Transform data into actionable insights and monthly reports to
  optimize future content strategy and campaign ROI.
  
  
  Qualifications and Experience
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Media Studies, Journalism,
  Public Relations, Social Science or a related field is desirable, but not
  mandatory; we value proven experience and ability to deliver results
  above formal qualifications.
• Minimum 3–4 years’ hands-on experience in digital communications,
  content creation, or social media management, ideally in the non-profit,
  youth, or SRHR sector.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, create, and manage engaging digital
  content across social media, websites, and digital campaigns.
• Strong experience in multimedia content production, including
  graphics, short videos, reels, and blogs.
• Strong interest in youth engagement, advocacy, and digital
  communications.
• Familiarity with digital advertising and analytics is an advantage.
• Knowledge or experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights
  (SRHR) is highly valued.
  
  
  Key Competencies
• Digital Content Strategy: Ability to plan and execute digital campaigns
  aligned with organisational goals.
• Youth-Centred Communication: Experience creating content for
  young audiences in a relatable and responsible manner.
• Brand Consistency: Ensures visual identity, tone, and messaging
  remain consistent across channels.
• Content Production Skills: Proficiency in basic graphic design
  (Canva/Adobe), video editing, WordPress content management, and
  storytelling.
• Data-Driven Optimisation: Uses analytics and performance metrics to
  inform content decisions.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Works across teams to co-create content
  and adapt to shifting programme priorities.
  
  Personal Attributes
• Passion for youth development, advocacy, and SRHR.
• Strong creativity, initiative, and adaptability.
• Comfortable communicating sensitive topics responsibly to young
  audiences.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
  
  
  Application Requirements
• Interested applicants should submit:
  o A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for
  the role
  o A CV including 2 references
• Deadline for applications: 21st April 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Applications should be sent to: recruitment@cmghana.org