Head of Content

Job Description

Who you are?

Your team preferences

You are passionate about private sector development in Africa and AFG’s purpose
You are a leader that enjoys guiding others and genuinely believe that the work you do has real consequences for the future of the continent
You thrive in fast-paced, high-octane work environments that require initiative, diligence and creativity
You enjoy brainstorming and can deploy out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems at short notice, when colleagues need your support – even outside of your own function
You care about working in a highly collaborative environment with team members who are dedicated and help each other
You are comfortable with receiving direct feedback and are motivated to work in a target-driven team to deliver results
You can comfortably work in a remote work environment that allows for maximisation of productivity through flexibility

Your experience

You bring a minimum of 8 years’ leadership experience in content development.
You demonstrate a proven track record in crafting compelling storytelling content tailored for marketing and digital learning audiences.
You possess extensive expertise in leading content teams and driving strategic content initiatives.
You exhibit a strong grasp of e-learning content development, digital marketing, and brand storytelling.
You showcase successful contributions to the advancement of African markets or similar regions.
You have experience devising content strategies aligned with business objectives and market demands.
You excel in managing multiple content projects concurrently, embracing multitasking with joy.
You embrace a visionary stance in Africa’s economic development and exhibit a passion for crafting a new narrative

Your responsibilities

Supervision of Content Development Team:

Lead and manage a team of content developers, designers, writers, and multimedia experts
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure high-quality content creation
Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the content development team

Development of Full Content Strategy:

Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with company objectives and branding for African Hidden Champions, Peralta, and AHEAD
Define content themes, messaging, and storytelling approaches to resonate with diverse target audiences
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the content strategy aligns with business goals and market needs

Management of E-Learning Content Projects:

Oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality e-learning content for African Hidden Champions and AHEAD platforms
Ensure the development of engaging, effective, and impactful learning experiences for diverse audiences
Drive innovation in e-learning content delivery methods and formats

Management of Marketing Content Projects:

Lead the creation of marketing content strategies and campaigns across multiple channels for African Hidden Champions and Peralta
Supervise the development of compelling marketing content, including articles, videos, social media content, and presentations

Quality Assurance of Content Publications:

Establish and implement quality assurance processes for content publications, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and consistency
Monitor and evaluate the performance of content initiatives, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement