The African Economic Research
Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for
over 25 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and
training in Africa.
The Consortium’s mandate and
strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in
sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional
economists.
AERC is seeking to recruit a
suitable individual to fill the following position:
Communication / Publications Assistant
Communication / Publications Assistant
The position assists the
Communications Division in presenting AERC’s work to the wider public through
dissemination of AERC products, processing of publications, organizing
workshops and providing administrative support.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in
keeping track of the publication production schedules and pipelines;
- Assist in
processing of publications (editing, proofreading & typesetting);
- Assist in
following up with reviewers, authors, printers and publishers as may be
necessary to facilitate efficient operation of the publication processes;
- Support in the
editorial process for all AERC publications;
- Assist in
preparing, coordinating and distributing targeted dissemination packages
for AERC meetings and workshops
- Assist in the
production of AERC Promotional materials (Annual Report, Newsletters,
Brochure, and Posters etc).
- Handle all
logistics for meetings and workshops organized by the Division;
- Support in the
administration tasks relating to the AERC Alumni;
- Maintain
databases as needed for communication including all contacts within the
AERC network
- Assist in the
consolidation of supporting documents for payment preparation;
- Handle
efficiently and effectively routine correspondence, filing and records
maintenance for the division
- Ensure that
general office supplies and stationery are made available as required
- Any other
duties that may be assigned by the Communications Manager
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Communications or related discipline;
- Post graduate
diploma in Mass Communication or Book Publication is a must;
- Thorough
knowledge of desktop publishing;
- Working
knowledge of the publications process;
- Well organized
and able to multi task;
- Ability to work
under pressure and good team player.
Information Resources & Web
Administrator
Web related functions:
Web related functions:
- Regularly scan
the internet to gather information on issues of importance to the work of
the consortium, such as; economic trends, events in Africa and prospective
donors and from this prepare reports for management.
- Graphic
designing, advanced formatting and transforming of the various AERC
publications and dissemination materials into appropriate formats (PDF,
HTML) so as to optimize for web presentation or printing.
- Design and
maintain a dynamic website(s) which would serve the needs of AERC &
its network and produce periodical website performance and status reports.
- Ensures
security of the web by developing system access, monitoring, control, and
evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and
procedures; completing back-ups;
- Work with the
Publications Administrator to ensure that reports and other information
are posted on the AERC website to provide early and effective
dissemination.
- Assist with
design of AERC publication and other materials
- Processing of
library materials (ordering, classifying, bar-coding, cataloguing,
indexing and input to the library system) for access by AERC network and
public.
Social Media:
- Responsible for
developing content across owned and earned social channels, this includes
blog posts, tweets, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram, status
updates, photos and videos as well as build and implement social media
programs that ensure appropriate messaging is executed online to support
organizational goals.
- Manage content
creation for ongoing social media communications, and optimize content
plans to grow engaged social communities.
- Leverages
measurement tools to provide progress reports and mine insights, while
continually finding ways to improve on those metrics through testing and
new initiative
- Monitor and
engage in organization-related online conversations, and respond to social
media inquiries about online activities in a timely and courteous fashion.
- Work closely
with programmatic and event staff to create integrated campaigns and
conduct strategic social media outreach.
- Using Google
Analytics, insights and sprout social and other measurement tools to
provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those
metrics through testing and new initiatives
- Pitch stories
to the media; field media calls and monitor press and social coverage.
- Write draft
blog posts, articles, press releases, media alerts, communications materials,
and other digital material and determine relevant online and social
channels for optimal engagement.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in ICT;
- Advanced
programming and design skills;
- Web content
management and landing page development;
- Working
knowledge and real-world experience in planning, managing and executing
social media initiatives;
- Knowledge of
Digital Marketing current best practices and understanding of Digital
production processes;
- Knowledge of
media strategy and planning options and the media role in integrated
communication;
- Experience with
social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook,
foursquare, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and Path
How to Apply
If you believe you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match these roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees.
Please indicate the position
you are applying for on the subject line.
To be considered your application must be received by 30 September 2016 addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
MEMBANK Towers, 3rd Floor
Jakaya Kikwete Road
P.O. Box 62882, 00200,
To be considered your application must be received by 30 September 2016 addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
MEMBANK Towers, 3rd Floor
Jakaya Kikwete Road
P.O. Box 62882, 00200,
Nairobi
or Email:
recruitment@aercafrica.org
For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org
For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org