Web Content and Social Media Editor
About the organization
The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are supported by the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different
donors.
Main purpose of the job
The Web Content and Sosial Media Editor will be a focal point for the content of the Centre’s website and associated social media functions and maintenance of all aspects of the Centre’s internet and intranet sites.
Responsibilities
- Develop
and manage content for the Centre’s web site
- Maintain
a consistent look and feel throughout the Centre’s websites
- Implement
the social media strategy of the Centre
- Copy-edit
and proofread all web content
- Keep
current with emerging web technologies
- Track
and report on site metrics
- Work
with key team members and colleagues across the Centre
- Train
staff members on website operations and social media involvement
- Advise
colleagues on the best use of online communications.
Qualifications and experience
- University
degree in Information Management, English, Journalism or a related field
- 3-5
years’ experience managing content and production for high-traffic
websites, preferably in an international organization
- Sound
understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
- Solid
experience managing dynamic websites and knowledge of digital trends
- Perfect
English language skills
- Excellent
editorial, communication and organizational skills
- Wide
knowledge of a range of web applications and social media platforms
- Abilities
with content management systems, image-editing software, Windows or
Macintosh
- Ability
to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to respond flexibly to changing priorities
- Experience
of external and internal communications in an international context.
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage
applications from qualified women.
This is a National position and is remunerated on local terms.
The
appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your
salary expectations.
- Detailed
and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Names
and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email
addresses, and fax details, if available.
All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human
Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org.
Applicants should indicate “Application for Web Content and
Social Media Editor” on their email submissions.
Applications will be considered until Friday, 26 April 2013.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org