Job Overview:
IRC is seeking an Editorial Officer, based in Nairobi under the direct supervision of the Protection Manager and will support the Signpost teams in Hagadera, Nairobi, and Kakuma refugee camps.
The Editorial Officer will support the Julisha.Info editorial team to produce accurate, relevant, and up-to date information.
Major Responsibilities
Contribute to content development in line with Julisha.Info objectives.
Develop accurate, relevant, informing, easy to understand and engaging content for publishing on Julisha.Info website and facebook page.
Prepare multimedia content for publication on Julisha.Info platforms using Canva, and other digital tools.
Assist the Senior Editorial Officers and the Roving Service Mapping Officer to publish relevant and appropriate content on Julisha.Info.
Contribute to the designing and implementation of information campaigns on need basis.
Provide technical guidance, on job mentoring and coaching for the moderators.
Ensure ongoing training and targeted capacity building of Julisha.Info moderators.
Review performance of Moderators and provide encouraging/ innovative approaches to address issues identified.
Working closely with the senior editorial officers and the protection manager, coordinate Julisha.info meetings and represent IRC in relevant meetings.
Where and when applicable, ensure work plans, spending plans and procurement plans are developed and implemented appropriately.
Develop and manage the Responsive Information Services budget, ensuring regular tracking, including participation in
Budget verses Actuals (BVA) review meetings.
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: Protection Manager
Position directly supervises: Moderators
Other Internal and/or external contacts: IRC Protection officers, Julisha.Info teams (Service mapping officer, senior editorial officers and moderators) in Nairobi, Kakuma and Hagadera
Qualifications
Work Experience:
Approximately three years of meaningful experience in writing, editing, sub-editing, web content management and publishing.
Experience in digital content creation such as articles, videos and infographics
Working knowledge of graphic design and editing software (Canva, Lumen5 etc.)
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Strong writing and proofreading skills with passion for writing
Web content management with Knowledge of online content best practices.
Knowledge and experience of managing websites and social media platforms
Working with forced migrants (refugees, asylum seekers) and refugee hosting communities is an added advantage
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Journalism, Communications, Media, Public Relations)
Language Skills
Advanced English and Kiswahili language skills, oral and written. Knowledge of Arabic and/or Somali languages is an added advantage
Preferred experience & skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
Ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
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