Remote Social Impact Strategist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position offering unparal

Competitive salary and performance‑dr‑

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative and strategic Remote Social Impact Strategist to shape long‑term social impact initiatives from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating across teams and partners to drive meaningful change.

You will develop and refine impact strategies, design programs with measurable outcomes, build robust measurement and reporting frameworks, and advise senior leadership on sustainability and partnerships within a distributed, remote team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business Administration (CSR/Sustainability) or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in developing and implementing social impact strategies, programs, or initiatives, preferably in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in impact measurement, evaluation, and reporting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
• Proficiency in research and data analysis tools.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Deep understanding of global development challenges and the non-profit sector.
• Passion for creating sustainable social change and driving measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the organization’s overarching social impact strategy, ensuring alignment with mission and values.
• Identify emerging social issues and opportunities for strategic intervention and partnership.
• Design innovative programs and initiatives aimed at achieving measurable social impact.
• Develop robust frameworks for impact measurement, evaluation, and reporting, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate impact considerations into all aspects of program design and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, foundations, and community leaders.
• Conduct research and analysis on social trends, best practices, and the impact landscape.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic decisions related to social impact and sustainability.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on social impact strategy and measurement.
• Communicate the organization’s social impact effectively through various channels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research & data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Development Studies/Public Policy/Social Sciences/CSR or Sustainability

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in sustainable development and social impact, is seeking an innovative and strategic Remote Social Impact Strategist to contribute to their mission. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa while playing a crucial role in shaping and guiding our social impact initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing long-term strategies, identifying key leverage points for change, and building robust frameworks for measuring and maximizing social impact. You will collaborate with diverse teams across the organization and external partners to drive meaningful, sustainable progress. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to influence positive change on a significant scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the organization’s overarching social impact strategy, ensuring alignment with mission and values.
• Identify emerging social issues and opportunities for strategic intervention and partnership.
• Design innovative programs and initiatives aimed at achieving measurable social impact.
• Develop robust frameworks for impact measurement, evaluation, and reporting, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate impact considerations into all aspects of program design and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, foundations, and community leaders.
• Conduct research and analysis on social trends, best practices, and the impact landscape.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic decisions related to social impact and sustainability.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on social impact strategy and measurement.
• Communicate the organization’s social impact effectively through various channels.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or PhD in Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business Administration (with a focus on CSR/Sustainability), or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in developing and implementing social impact strategies, programs, or initiatives, preferably in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in impact measurement, evaluation, and reporting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
• Proficiency in research and data analysis tools.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• A deep understanding of global development challenges and the non-profit sector.
• Passion for creating sustainable social change and driving measurable impact.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for training, conferences, and further education.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global organization making a significant positive difference.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off.