CIIM Campaigns Assistant at The Institute For Social Accountability (TISA)

• The assistant will contribute to amplifying citizen voices, simplifying complex policy issues, producing podcasts and multimedia/written content, and enhancing public engagement with TISA's work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication Support
• Assist in developing the planning and execution of grassroots, national and international advocacy campaigns aligned with TISA's objectives.
• Develop targeted communication plans, message briefs and campaign toolkits for specific campaigns.
• Track and report on performance of various campaigns using various matrices.
• Support the production and dissemination of simplified educational content (videos, posters, and infographics).
• Edit and format TISA's communication materials including; newsletters, reports, success stories and press releases.
• Contribute to planning and executing communication strategies for TISA's advocacy campaigns.
• Assist in producing podcasts, including research, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing episodes.
• Ensure all communication is factual, ethical and adheres to the brand identity and specification.
• Assist in aligning communication to policy, diverse audience and donor and collation partners standards
• Content creation
• Design high-quality and engaging visuals for social media, reports, event promotion, and campaigns.
• Film and edit short videos, reels for digital platforms, especially for interviews and explainers for reports and events.
• Maintain a multimedia content library that supports TISA's storytelling and advocacy.
• Social Media & Community Engagement
• Draft, schedule and post content across all TISA social media handles and related TISA led campaign handles
• Support content scheduling and publishing on platforms such as X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Monitor follower interactions, respond to comments/messages, and encourage online dialogue.
• Collaborate with program teams to promote events, publications, initiatives, and podcast episodes.
• Monitor media and social media chatter relevant to TISA's works and flag emerging opportunities and reputational risks.
• Generate monthly communication, track performance reports, analysing reach, engagement and content effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in digital communications, social media, and podcasting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in campaigns, digital content creation or communication.
• Experience in communications, digital content creation, social media management, and podcast production.
• Strong writing skills with a flair for storytelling and simplifying complex issues.
• Proficiency in video and audio editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Canva, or similar.
• Strong graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools (Meta Insights, Google Analytics, Excel)
• Understanding of public policy, governance, or development issues is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.