Content & Communications Lead

Content & Communications Lead

Employment Type: Unpaid Volunteer Position

About us

Samawada is a Canadian registered charitable organization dedicated to providing access to clean water to underserved communities in East Africa, with particular focus in Somalia. Samawada works to address global water crises through innovative solutions, community-driven projects, and collaboration with local and international partners.

Registered Charity Number: 723571485 RR 0002
Website: https://samawada.org/

What you will do

Lead the creation of blogs, articles, newsletters, and digital content that tell Samawada’s story and highlight project impact.

Oversee the quarterly newsletter, ensuring professional quality and timely distribution.

Manage the organization’s communications calendar to align content with campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives.

Collaborate with project teams to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible content.

Support social media efforts by drafting posts and repurposing blog/newsletter content for wider outreach.

Ensure all communications are consistent with Samawada’s brand, tone, and mission.

What we are looking for

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Experience in communications, journalism, content creation, or marketing.

Ability to tailor content for different audiences, including donors, partners, and the general public.

Familiarity with WordPress, Mailchimp, or other content management systems is an asset.

Understanding of SEO, digital engagement, and analytics tools is helpful.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Passion for global development, social impact, or non-profits is an asset.

Why join us?

Take a lead role in shaping how Samawada tells its story and engages with the community.

Build a professional portfolio of published content across blogs, newsletters, and campaigns.

Gain leadership experience in digital communications and strategy.

Flexible, remote working hours tailored to your availability.

Join a mission-driven team working to bring clean water to underserved communities.

Our Hiring Process

Submit your application with a resume and short writing sample or portfolio.

Meet with our team for a short discussion.

Begin leading communications initiatives with Samawada.

Place of Work / Location

Remote position – you can work from anywhere.