Social Media Manager at The Pharo Foundation

Opportunity

• A Social Media Manager at Pharo Foundation is responsible for executing the organisation’s digital voice across platforms, ensuring that content clearly communicates impact, programmes, and strategic priorities. This role will focus on planning and producing high-quality multimedia content, managing posting schedules, and maintaining consistent branding and messaging across countries and projects. The role also involves analysing performance data to refine strategy, growing and engaging online audiences, and supporting key campaigns, partnerships, and fundraising efforts through targeted social media content.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management:

• Execute approved social media strategy
• Develop and execute relevant campaign ideas
• Manage content calendars to ensure consistent and timely posting
• Oversight of all social channels owned by Pharo Foundation (from main global channels to school, country specific, and Ventures channels)
• Track performance metrics and analyse data to optimise content and strategy
• Support fundraising, advocacy, and partnership campaigns through digital storytelling
• Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and platform updates
• Manage audience engagement by reposting, replying comments, engaging with stakeholders and competitors online
• Manage reputational risk by monitoring online sentiment and addressing issues proactively
• The chosen candidate will launch social media campaigns on the basis of partner targets discussed with the director of partnerships
• The chosen candidate will contribute jointly with the podcast team to launch marketing campaigns for the podcast per episode, based on the episode-specific identification of targets

Content Creation:

• Produce multimedia content including graphics, short-form videos, photography, and written copy
• Write clear, compelling captions tailored to different platforms and audiences
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging priorities
• Spell and grammar check captions and subtitles
• Assist the team in developing creative concepts that translate programme work into engaging, audience-friendly stories
• Create campaign-specific content to support fundraising, advocacy, and awareness efforts
• Maintain an organised content library of photos, videos, and assets

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, and any complementary fields like communications, English, or sociology. 
• At least 7 years hands-on experience in Social Media Management and content creation.
• Experience managing successful social media pages on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in communication, interpersonal relations, and following up on group projects
• Demonstrated ability to use Adobe Suite Programmes as well as other relevant editing software
• Copywriting and editing: crafting clear, compelling, and platform-specific messaging
• Social media management tools – experience with platforms like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, or Later
• Using tools such as Meta Business Suite and Google Analytics to track performance and inform strategy
• Ability to use the above tools as well as platform analytics to craft informative reports about progress and performance
• Competency and understanding of SEO and digital optimisation
• Adaptability – responding quickly to changes, feedback, and emerging trends
• Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency across all content
• Crisis and reputation management – monitoring online sentiment and handling sensitive communications

Pharo Foundation at a Glance

• Type: Privately funded philanthropic foundation
• Funding: Fully financed by Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund
• Missions: Education, Water, and Productivity
• Structure: Dual-engine model Pharo Development (non-profit) and Pharo Ventures (for-profit)