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We're hiring a Social Editor! We’re looking for a dynamic, culture-savvy storyteller to lead our digital and social presence. If you’re passionate about women’s voices, community-building, and creating scroll-stopping content, this role is for you. What you’ll do: 📲 Develop and execute innovative social media strategies 🎯 Grow vibrant sub-communities across editorial pillars 📝 Create compelling content — from posts to newsletters and videos 📈 Track performance metrics and refine strategies based on insights 🤝 Build relationships with influencers and brand-aligned creators 💬 Engage with our community, moderate discussions, and uphold brand values 📢 Collaborate across departments to amplify editorial and marketing content 🔍 Optimise for SEO, platform algorithms, and digital trends 🎤 Represent the brand at key industry events and panels What you’ll bring: ✔️ Strong alignment with the Marie Claire Nigeria mission and voice ✔️ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field ✔️ Proven experience executing successful social media campaigns ✔️ Platform fluency — IG, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook ✔️ A gift for crafting tone, visual storytelling, and digital narratives ✔️ Confidence with analytics, content optimisation, and trend spotting ✔️ Community-building experience with thoughtful engagement skills ✔️ Basic graphic design knowledge is a plus About Us: In partnership with The Guardian Group, Marie Claire Nigeria is the definitive voice for fashion, lifestyle, and women’s advancement across Africa. We spotlight the brilliance of African women across the world — through fearless journalism, culture-shaping content, and inclusive community building. This isn’t just a job. It’s a storytelling mission rooted in identity, power, and the spirit of modern African womanhood. To apply, please send a CV/Resume and portfolio to Rashidat@marieclaire.ng with Imoleayo@marieclaire.ng in copy. Join us in shaping the future!

📢 Call for Proposals! Ubongo is on the lookout for an experienced Audience Measurement Consultant to help us deepen our understanding of how millions of kids engage with our content across Africa! 🌍📺📻📱 As part of our strategy to optimize content reach and impact, we’re seeking a partner to design and implement a robust audience measurement system—capturing audience size, engagement, and retention across TV, Radio, SVOD, and Online platforms in 13+ countries (with more to come!). If you have the expertise to track media consumption across various markets, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa, and can provide actionable insights using both quantitative and qualitative methods, we want to hear from you! 📌 Apply now and help shape the future of kids' educational media in Africa. 🔗Read more about the job: https://lnkd.in/d_4xsfEY #ubongoimpact #audiencemeasurement #vacancy

Fastest way to lose your top female talent? Oh, that's easy! Make her choose between her kids and her career. Lol. But most companies don’t say that out loud. They whisper it through policy. → Took a break to raise a child? “Hmm… career gap.” → Asking for flexibility? “Not serious enough.” → Need to log off at 5? “Clearly not leadership material.” Some workplaces still believe that → Loyalty = no breaks → Ambition = always on → Value = hours, not output And they wonder why women keep leaving. Dear HR leader, If you want to keep high-performing moms, stop punishing them for parenting. How about that? How about you build your system like you mean it? ✓ Flexible promotion timelines ✓ Actual re-entry support (not just a ‘welcome back’ email) ✓ Leadership tracks that assume caregiving will happen ✓ Metrics that reward results, not office chairs warmed This isn’t special treatment. It’s fairness. Stop rewarding presence over performance, you'll lose brilliant minds. Now, my dear working mom, what’s one change that would make the workplace feel like it was designed for you, not against you? #workingmoms #HRpolicy #workplacewellbeing

Whose voices shape health research and innovation? Too often, not women’s — and certainly not African women’s. At the 52nd Kenya Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Dr . Stellah Wairimu Bosire will speak on a topic that sits at the heart of our work at the Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice: “Inclusion of Women’s Voices in Health Research and Development.” For too long, women’s health priorities have been sidelined in research agendas, policy conversations, and investment decisions. We’re changing that: 1. Through transformative research — that centres women’s lived realities and uncovers the silent gaps in care, from menstruation to menopause, caregiving to chronic illness. 2. Through advocacy and systems change — ensuring women are not only participants in health systems, but leaders shaping them. We’re honoured to join fellow changemakers in Kisii County from 14th to 17th April 2025 to push this conversation forward. Grand Challenges Canada Gates Foundation Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MBS, OGW, MD, MBA, FCMA, George Mwangala Dr . Stellah Wairimu Bosire #52KMAConf #WomenInHealth #FeministResearch #GenderJustice #HealthEquity #AfricanWomenLead #DecolonizeGlobalHealth

For 25 years, Nigeria's FAAC revenue expanded from ₦470 billion in 1999 to ₦28.74 trillion in 2024, reflecting a growth of over 6,000%. The most significant increase occurred between 2023 and 2024, with a 76.5% rise, largely attributed to the depreciation of the naira. However, when assessed in dollar terms, the 2024 FAAC revenue was the 6th lowest in the 25 years and the lowest since 2003. Allocation Overview from 1999 to 2024: Federal Government: ₦63.63 trillion State Governments: ₦43.51 trillion Local Governments: ₦32.72 trillion Notably, in 2024, state governments received more allocations than the federal government in most months. The cost of revenue collection also saw a substantial increase, rising from ₦32.8 billion in 2005 to ₦927.1 billion in 2024—a 2,700% surge. What do these shifts indicate about Nigeria's fiscal structure? We invite you to share your perspectives. #AgoraPolicy #FAACAnalysis #FiscalPolicy #PublicFinance #DataDrivenPolicy #RevenueInsights #PolicyForNigeria

Empowering adolescent girls through literacy is not just a project; it's a movement. The Literacy Advancement Project was implemented by Martha Samuel, a Malala Girl, with technical support from Teenage Network and funding from Malala Fund in Kagini, Abuja. No doubt, education is the key to breaking barriers, and every girl deserves the right to soar. #TeenageNetwork #LiteracyAdvancement #EducationForAll #EmpowerGirls

CLIMATE CHANGE, GENDER AND HEALTH Climate change, gender, and health are interconnected and recognised in global health and development discourse. 🌍 Climate Change, Gender, and Health: An Intersectional Perspective 1. Climate Change and Health Climate change affects health through: Increased frequency of extreme weather events (e.g., floods, droughts, heatwaves) Spread of vector-borne diseases (e.g., malaria, dengue) Food insecurity and malnutrition Water scarcity and poor sanitation Respiratory issues due to air pollution and wildfires Mental health impacts from displacement and loss 2. Gender Dimensions Climate change does not affect everyone equally — women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals often face greater risks due to social, economic, and cultural inequalities. Key points: In many societies, women are the primary caregivers and providers of food and water, making them more vulnerable to environmental stress. Limited access to resources, land, health services, and decision-making power increases their vulnerability. In crisis contexts (e.g., droughts, floods), there's often a rise in gender-based violence, early marriage, and trafficking. Reproductive and maternal health services are often disrupted in climate-related emergencies. 3. Health Impacts through a Gender Lens Pregnant and lactating women are more susceptible to climate-related food insecurity and waterborne diseases. Women have higher exposure to indoor air pollution in households reliant on biomass fuels. Men and boys, especially in certain cultures, may engage in risky livelihood activities (e.g., fishing in storm-prone waters), facing different health challenges. 🌱 Why an Intersectional Approach Matters To address climate-related health outcomes effectively: Gender-sensitive policies must be integrated into climate adaptation and health strategies. Local knowledge and the leadership of women and marginalised groups should inform climate resilience efforts. Health systems must be strengthened to respond to gender-specific needs in climate-vulnerable areas. FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network, Women Educational Researchers of Kenya, Women's Empowerment Link, SEX AND GENDER WOMENS HEALTH COLLABORATIVE, UN Women, Texas Woman's University, Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency - City and County of Denver, The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice, Climate Group, UoN Anthropology and Gender Students Association, Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment (IFAGE), CGIAR GENDER Accelerator, Gender Equity Policy Institute (GEPI), Gender, Work & Organization, Gender and Environment Data Alliance (GEDA), Gender Unit | Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives

Don’t Confuse Proximity to Power as Power Itself. Let’s debunk the myth. You’re in the strategy session. You’ve got the badge. You’re quoted in the report. It feels like progress—and it is. But let’s be honest: Proximity is not power. Being seen in powerful spaces isn’t the same as shaping what happens there. Too many young leaders are granted visibility, not voice. Invited, but not empowered. Real power means you can influence decisions, challenge norms, and shift outcomes. If you're only echoing what's already been decided, you're not holding power—you’re orbiting it. So yes, celebrate being in the room. But also ask: Can I speak without fear? Can I challenge without consequence? Can I lead, not just attend? Here’s the real question: Have you ever been in the room but felt invisible? What did you learn from that experience? Let’s talk. #YoungLeaders #LeadershipTruths #ProximityVsPower #CriticalConversations #SystemsChange #PowerRedefined

The HerFutureFound program empowers girls in underserved communities by educating them on sustainable career paths, enabling the girls make informed decisions about their future. This initiative helps girls: 1. Explore career options 2. Discover their interests and skills 3. Align their values with career goals 4. Make informed choices for a brighter future By providing this knowledge, the program unlocks girls’ potential, fostering personal growth, confidence, and a pathway to achieving their aspirations. 👩🏾🏫📚 Partner with us today by sponsoring a school drive! 🫱🏾🫲🏿 #sdg4 #sdg5 #schooldrivelagos #schooldrivenigeria