Social Media Marketing Specialist

About the role

R&D Engineering Solutions delivers WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) solutions, including water quality testing, WASH training and water treatment products such as Aquatabs and filtration systems, plus engineering support for boreholes and sanitation infrastructure. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Social Media Marketing Specialist in Douala to promote its WASH services and partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, create and publish social media content on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X
• Develop social media campaigns and monitor performance metrics
• Engage with online communities and coordinate with internal teams for consistent messaging
• Support broader digital marketing initiatives such as email campaigns and online promotions
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to improve brand visibility and audience engagement

Required profile

• Demonstrated skills in social media marketing and content creation, including managing organizational accounts and campaigns
• Strong written communication in English and ability to collaborate with diverse teams
• Organizational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines on site
• Able to turn technical WASH topics into accessible content for varied audiences
• Prior experience in the nonprofit, engineering, public health or WASH sector is an advantage
• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or a related field preferred

Required skills

• Social media management and analytics tools such as Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Buffer and native platform insights
• Digital marketing strategy planning and execution