Deputy Director, Content, Campaigns and Digital - Africa

The Deputy Director, Content, Campaigns and Digital - Africa is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the foundation's regional storytelling, digital presence, and integrated campaigns across the continent. This role manages high-performing teams, sets strategic direction for regional content, and strengthens the foundation's brand presence by showcasing impact and innovation while ensuring cultural authenticity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
• Lead Africa-wide storytelling and campaigns that showcase impact, innovation, and partnership.
• Oversee regional content, digital, and campaign functions, maintaining high standards for creativity and inclusivity.
• Strengthen regional brand and media presence by building relationships with journalists and creators to amplify African voices.
• Drive innovation and data-informed engagement using analytics and audience insights to guide strategy.
• Collaborate across the foundation to ensure consistent, integrated messaging that aligns with both regional and global goals.
• Advise senior leaders and spokespeople on communications strategy and narrative positioning.

Requirements and Experience

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. communications, marketing, journalism, economics).
• Minimum 12–15 years of senior-level experience in strategic communications, marketing, brand, and digital strategy, ideally spanning multiple African contexts.
• Deep understanding of African media landscapes, campaign ecosystems, narrative development, and audience engagement.
• Proven track record of operating in global, multinational environments and navigating complex matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading integrated, multi-platform campaigns that achieve measurable impact.
• Deep understanding of media and audience metrics and ability to apply data to communications strategy.
• Exceptional storytelling, content production, editing, and writing skills.
• Experience in brand strategy development, delivery, and reputation management.
• Demonstrated success building and managing diverse teams across regions and cultures.
• Experience representing an organization at high-level forums and public platforms.
• Superior written and verbal communication in English; French is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the official Gates Foundation career portal. Follow this link to submit your application: Apply for Deputy Director Position.