We strive for futures of hope, dignity, and independence for survivors of trafficking and abuse. We achieve this by partnering with locally-led organisations in Nepal to support women and girls to reclaim their lives after violence and by raising awareness and advocating for action to end gender-based violence and modern slavery with our community in Australia.

We are a 100% volunteer-run organisation. We are proud of the exceptionally capable, passionate, and skills-diverse team we have built. We punch above our weight in what we achieve, and we put people and relationships at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for a self-motivated and creative volunteer Social Media Coordinator to help us reach our newly defined three-year goals.

Why should you apply?

You will play a key role in communicating the why of our work and engaging Australian and international audiences on issues of gender-based violence, equality and education.

You will the opportunity to hone your skills in high-level social media and communications strategy with ownership over a long-term social strategy to build community and advocates, as well as attract and retain donors and funding.

You will be starting from the ideal scenario of having creative license and ownership over the social media strategy whilst benefitting from existing thinking, planning, collateral and resources.

You’ll gain experience in the international development sector, working for a growing and dynamic organisation.

You’ll have flexibility, working with our Board and other volunteers via Zoom and email - ideal for a remote worker, university student, stay-at-home parent or just someone passionate about the work we do!

What will you do?

We believe you do your best work when you are excited by what you’re doing. So, here’s what we’ve come up with for the role but we’re always keen to hear fresh ideas on growing our communications and outreach!

• Building on existing frameworks and plans, design and implement a strategy to build Project Didi’s presence on Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram
• Produce creative and impactful social media campaigns to promote Project Didi’s impact and raise awareness of modern slavery, gender equality and education for girls
• Support the delivery of the Communications/Marketing Coordinator’s annual communications strategy through social media
• Assist the Communications Coordinator with marketing and promotion for Project Didi events and fundraising activities, including film screenings, cooking classes and tours to Nepal
• Evaluate and improve our social media communication and outreach strategies
• Potentially guide the work of future Communications and/or Social Media Officer volunteers

There is also an opportunity to be involved in offline events and outreach as your interest and availability allows.

Who will you work closely with?

Board members Communications volunteers

What are we after?

Essential

You are:

• An advocate for the rights of women and girls
• Plugged into all things social media
• A stellar writer and all-round communicator and a stickler for grammar with a good eye for detail
• Aware of the principles of child protection and the power of language and image, particularly when sharing the stories of women and girls
• Good at staying motivated when working remotely and independently

Desirable

Experience/skills in:

• Social media for fundraising
• Communications/writing

To apply, please go to www [dot] projectdidiaustralia [dot] org/join-our-team

We will be recruiting on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Questions? Please contact Board Member, Clare, at projectdidiaustralia[at]gmail[dot]com.