IRC Senior Editorial Officer Jobs in Kenya
IRC Senior Editorial Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job Description Signpost is an innovative digital initiative providing the humanitarian community with a platform to reach refugees, asylum seekers and crisis-affected communities around the world with accessible information.
Signpost programming will take a holistic approach to address information needs in Kakuma, Hagadera (Dabaab) and Nairobi.
Signpost is a useful information resource for people in need fosters more in-depth community, more trust, and, most importantly, more utility for its users.
Job Overview
IRC is seeking a Senior Editorial Officer, based in Kakuma and Hagadera (Dadaab) under the direct supervision of the Signpost Manager and will support the Signpost teams in Nairobi and the Hagadera and Kakuma refugee camps.
The Senior Editorial Officer will be responsible for development, management, and dissemination of quality, verified, relevant information on Signpost.
The position is integral within the Signpost team and will work closely with moderators in publishing content through digital and other diverse channels based on need and responding to clients’ information needs.
Major Responsibilities
Publish relevant and appropriate content on Signpost
Ensure Signpost content is accurate, complete, easy to understand and engaging.
Collaborate on, edit written and multimedia content built by Signpost team (Signpost Manager, Moderators, Service mapping officer)
Monitor traffic and other feedback emanating from Signpost
Use the Contentful CMS, Transifex translation-management software and other tools to prepare content for publication.
Coordinate, update, and handle the Signpost style guide.
Ensure the Signpost photo database and calendar are up to date.
Support moderators with publishing posts on Facebook and other media
Contribute to drafting reports on Signpost content **
Work with Information Technology team
to resolve technical issues across platforms.
Staff Support
Provide technical guidance, on the job mentoring and coaching for the moderators and senior editorial officers
Ensure ongoing training and targeted capacity building of signpost staff.
Review performance of moderators in the field and provide encouraging approaches to address issues identified.
Job Requirements:
Approximately four to 5 years of meaningful experience in editing, sub-editing, copy editing
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Experience with Navigating online systems to complete work
Knowledge of social media strategies
Knowledge of online content best practices
Knowledge and experience of managing websites and social media platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Media, Public information, or another relevant field
Advanced English language skills, oral and written
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Experience in content editing**
Strong writing and proofreading skills
Passion for writing
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills; shown ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Great attention to detail
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a multifaceted, cross-functional team
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Senior Editorial Officer Jobs in Kenya
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