Community Engagement Officer
Girl Effect
About this role
Girl Effect South Africa is seeking an experienced community engagement professional in Cape Town to develop and maintain relationships with local organisations, oversee the operations of youth-centred Ubomi Centres, and facilitate community collaborations to address issues like gender-based violence and health.
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About Girl Effect
girleffect.orgGirl Effect is a global nonprofit that uses media, mobile technology, and evidence-based communications to improve the lives of adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries. They design age-appropriate content, digital platforms, campaigns and services that drive positive behavior change across health, education and economic opportunity. Working with governments, NGOs, donors and private-sector partners, Girl Effect combines creative storytelling, human-centered design and research to scale impact and measure outcomes. Their work aims to give girls the information, skills and agency to make healthier, safer and more prosperous life choices.
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About Girl Effect
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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