Remote Social Impact Strategist: Global Programs

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Online training resources

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a remote Social Impact Strategist to shape the strategic direction of social programs and broaden reach across diverse communities. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration, and remote work across locations.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 7+ years in strategic planning or program development within the non-profit sector, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in strategic planning, social impact assessment, or program development.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing social impact strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in evaluation methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote setting.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Slack, Asana, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overarching strategy for social impact programs, ensuring alignment with mission and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of social issues and best practices in the Community & Social Care sector globally and locally.
• Design frameworks for measuring and evaluating program effectiveness, impact, and social ROI.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate strategic objectives into operational plans.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and scaling of successful interventions.
• Build relationships with NGOs, government bodies, and philanthropic organizations remotely.
• Prepare reports and proposals for senior leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on trends, policies and technologies relevant to social impact and development.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops with remote teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Data visualization

Remote collaboration tools

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Asana

Data visualization software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a remote Social Impact Strategist to shape the strategic direction of social programs and broaden reach across diverse communities. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration, and remote work across locations.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 7+ years in strategic planning or program development within the non-profit sector, with strong analytical and communication skills.