Digital Content Manager - THE WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NETWORK

Digital Content Manager

Deadline: Friday 14th August 2020

THE WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NETWORK

Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of Digital Content Manager with the Women in International Affairs Network. Please ensure you read this application pack in its entirety before submitting your application.

Who we are

WIAN is a digital platform disrupting the way society talks about career development, gender and youth inequality in the international sector. We’re a social enterprise, and act as a resource hub and mentoring initiative for the next generation of female professionals through our programmes and tailored career and lifestyle content. Whether it be a career in international development, foreign policy, human rights or politics, our mission is to prepare and equip women with industry relevant skill sets and knowledge to secure international job opportunities. We provide tailored career advice, connect our members with career opportunities, and through mentorship, nurture the necessary skills for a sustainable international career.

Our members have access to industry experts, forums to get answers to their burning career questions and a platform to build lasting connections. We are the number one destination for women in international affairs and have built a powerful community that spans the globe and connects women of all experiences.

About the role

We are looking for a Digital Content Manager with passion, experience and skills to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Digital Content Manager is to create, edit, and manage all WIAN’s original content and resources. WIAN is made up of 3 teams, Operations, Programmes and Communications. Sitting in the Communications team, the Digital Content Manager will work closely with the Social Media Manager, Content Editor and Communications Officer to lead the production and management of original content. The Manager will also play a vital role in developing WIAN’s brand voice.

Key priorities for the next 12 months:

•   Lead the recruitment and management of a team of content contributors

•   Work with the CEO to manage WIAN’s website and disseminate the organisation’s impact

•Manage the publication of WIAN’s original content including editing, proof reading, publishing, and monitoring and evaluation of conten

 Help to design, develop, and manage creative online content including video production, animation content and video ads.

• Oversee and manage social marketing initiatives, digital outreach, and partnerships with 3rd party video publishers.

Volunteering at WIAN

WIAN is a remote start-up, with staff volunteers based around the world, including in Africa, North America, Asia as well as the UK. Our staff are home-based, and most are in full-time employment whilst working for WIAN. Each volunteer is motivated by their passion to dismantle gender and youth inequality in the international sector, and we accommodate their schedules through flexible working hours. Although guidance and support are provided to all volunteers from the whole team and from line managers, successful candidates will need to have a can-do attitude, with the ability to build from the ground up, good time management skills, a strong ability to take ownership of their role and thrive under a macro-management culture. Working in a start-up you will be comfortable being involved in all aspects of the business.

In this application pack, you will find the following:

  I. Job Description and Person Specification

 II. Terms and Conditions

III. Application details

You will be joining a dedicated team of women who are committed to the career development of women in international affairs. You can find out more information about WIAN on our website, at www.wianetwork.com. For any further information or questions on this vacancy, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@wianetwork.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an unpaid, voluntary, part-time position which will be performed remotely, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders and level of experience. We anticipate that volunteers will spend a minimum of 5 hours per week on their work for WIAN, although this may be more at peak times. This will also include regular attendance to meetings with your supervisor, direct reports and teams. All volunteers are subject to a 3-month trial period, upon completion and passing, you will become an official volunteer. Commitment to this role is an expected minimum of one year.

The duties set out in the job description are not extensive, and this role will, on occasion, involve some out of hours communications and work. This role may also require the volunteer to undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature, and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager and/or Chief Executive and Operations Officers.

The post holder must be, and remain committed to WIAN’s mission, vision and values as we support, empower and equip women and female professionals at all stages of their careers.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send a CV, one page covering letter and writing sample (2 pages max) in the field of international affairs / development / women’s empowerment to us via email at: recruitment@wianetwork.com, with your name and [“Content Manager”] in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with the deadline to apply at 11:59pm BST on August 14th, 2020. The position will be filled as soon as a well-qualified person is identified. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

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