Digital Campaign Communications for Girls’ Education and STEM in Cameroon

Host entity: Global Welfare Association (GLOWA)

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Digital and social media, Project management, programme development, strategy

Application deadline: 16/11/2026

Mission and objectives

GLOWA fights against human trafficking and the damage it creates in our communities throughout the Northwest region of Cameroon through community education to prevent trafficking, support for victims, and advocacy on their behalf. Through these works, GLOWA aims to nurture a culture of respect for human rights, particularly those of children and women, in the region and fight against the systematic abuses faced by the most vulnerable.

Assignment context

Global Welfare Association (GLOWA) is a survivor-led community protection and development organization based in Bamenda, North-West Region of Cameroon. GLOWA works to protect vulnerable children and women, promote access to education, and strengthen community resilience.
This online volunteering assignment supports GLOWA’s **One Book, Many Futures: Girls in STEM** initiative, which addresses barriers faced by girls in conflict-affected and economically vulnerable communities in accessing textbooks and STEM learning resources.
Through a community Book Bank, group learning activities, parent and community engagement, and education-related child protection awareness, the project seeks to improve girls’ access to learning opportunities and strengthen support for their educational progress.
The volunteer will contribute remotely by supporting digital awareness campaign planning, developing communication materials and disseminating campaign messages. GLOWA will provide project information, guidance, relevant communication materials and coordination support.
The assignment is suitable for volunteers interested in girls’ education, STEM, digital communications and community development. All activities must comply with GLOWA’s safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical communication standards.
Project page: http://goto.gg/79669

Task description

GLOWA is seeking online volunteers to support the digital awareness campaign for One Book, Many Futures: Girls in STEM, a GlobalGiving-supported initiative (project available from the following link: http://goto.gg/79669) promoting access to educational resources and STEM learning opportunities for vulnerable girls in Bamenda, North-West Region of Cameroon.

Girls in conflict-affected and economically vulnerable communities face barriers to accessing textbooks, mathematics and science learning materials. Through this initiative, GLOWA is establishing a community Book Bank and promoting group learning activities, parent and community engagement, and education-related child protection awareness.

Purpose of the assignment

The Online Volunteer will help GLOWA plan and implement a digital awareness campaign that raises public awareness of girls’ education and STEM, increases the visibility of the project, and encourages individuals and organizations to support the initiative through its official GlobalGiving page.

Key tasks

1. Develop a simple digital campaign plan and content calendar for the campaign period.
2. Create engaging social media messages, captions and short promotional content highlighting girls’ education, STEM learning and the project’s objectives.
3. Design or contribute to the production of digital campaign graphics and shareable communication materials.
4. Adapt campaign messages for different digital platforms and audiences.
5. Identify relevant online communities, education networks and communication channels where the campaign can be shared.
6. Support the dissemination of campaign materials through appropriate digital channels.
7. Monitor basic engagement indicators and prepare a brief report on campaign activities and results.

Expected outputs

- A digital campaign plan and content calendar.
- A set of ready-to-use social media messages and promotional materials.
- Digital graphics or other campaign assets, where applicable.
- A brief report summarizing activities, reach and engagement.

Important considerations

All communication must respect child safeguarding, privacy, dignity and informed consent. Volunteers must not publish identifiable images or personal information about children or survivors without appropriate authorization. Donations must be directed exclusively to GLOWA’s official GlobalGiving project page; volunteers are not expected to collect or process donations.

Skills and experience

Applicants should demonstrate some of the following skills and competencies:

- Good written communication skills and the ability to develop clear, engaging messages for different audiences.
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X or similar channels.
- Ability to create or adapt digital content, including social media posts, captions, campaign messages and promotional materials.
- Basic graphic design or multimedia content creation skills. Familiarity with tools such as Canva is an advantage.
- Understanding of digital awareness campaigns, advocacy, marketing or community outreach.
- Ability to work independently, meet agreed deadlines and communicate effectively with a remote team.
- Creativity, initiative and attention to detail.
- Interest in girls’ education, STEM, child protection, gender equality or community development.

Previous experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising campaigns, digital advocacy or social media management is an advantage but not mandatory.

Applicants should have reliable internet access and access to a computer or smartphone. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

GLOWA welcomes applications from people with different educational and professional backgrounds. Demonstrable skills, motivation and commitment are more important than formal qualifications.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.