Social Media Manager
Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
Global Consults Inc.
Communications
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Shared Responsibilities
• Manage daily operations of company social channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok).
• Develop monthly content calendars aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with Communications, Programs, and Business Development teams to create impactful digital stories.
• Coordinate multimedia production with designers and copywriters.
• Monitor conversations, respond to inquiries, and manage potential PR issues.
• Maintain social media assets and archives.
• Produce monthly performance reports and recommendations.
• Role A — Content & Community
• Produce engaging written, visual, and video content.
• Manage audience engagement through comments, DMs, live sessions, and webinars.
• Develop brand tone and social media playbook.
• Work with creatives to deliver timely content and lead storytelling sessions for donor-facing impact stories.
• Role B — Growth & Analytics
• Plan and execute paid campaigns on LinkedIn, Meta, and X.
• Set campaign KPIs and conduct A/B testing.
• Use analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, native dashboards) for reporting and optimization.
• Develop audience segmentation and growth strategies.
• Manage ad budgets and vendor performance.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social media management, content creation, or digital analytics.
• Experience in consulting, NGOs, or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Proficiency with Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite/Buffer, Canva/Adobe Premiere, and basic video editing.
• For Role B: Working knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Ads Managers, and Excel analytics tools.
• Strong portfolio showcasing social campaigns or content samples.
• Excellent English communication and storytelling skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with strong writing and visual communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Highly organized, multitasking, and deadline-focused.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate across functions.
• Ethical and professional in handling sensitive information.
• Adaptable, innovative, and mission-driven.
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