Social Media Manager

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Social Media Manager

Overview The goal of this position is to increase the reach, exposure, and impact of CIFOR-ICRAF activities across all its social media channels by developing and implementing a cutting-edge strategy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow CIFOR-ICRAF’s social media channels to drive continued growth and promote the organization’s work (research, publications, events, blogs, etc.) and impact. Protect and build the organization’s reputation.
  
• Coordinate, create, plan, source, draft, and schedule content daily to maintain a solid social media presence across all platforms.
  
• Ensure all content is of a high quality and in line with CIFOR-ICRAF editorial standards.
  
• Develop a strong network and grow the reach, followers, and influence of CIFOR-ICRAF online.
  
• Develop, implement, and manage a strategy for CIFOR-ICRAF’s social media channels to ensure best practices.
  
• Regularly monitor and report on set key performance indicators to achieve the goals set on the social media strategy.
  
• Support in paid marketing activities to expand reach and impact.
  
• Manage and monitor online communities to help in facilitating meaningful exchanges among its members.
  
• Other tasks as required.
  
  
  

  Education, knowledge and experience

  • University degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional understanding of social media KPIs
  • 2 years of experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role
  • International experience with NGO or comparable organization an advantage
  • Demonstrated familiarity with story content development
  • Demonstrated familiarity with social listening tools for analysis and monitoring, such as Sprout, Social, Keyhole, Union Metrics, Hootsuite, Crowdbooster, Hashtracking, Tweetdeck, Facebook and Twitter Insights, Meltwater and NodeXL
  • Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media best practices
  • Fluency in formal and idiomatic English; other major languages (especially Spanish, French, and Indonesian) an asset

    Personal attributes and competencies

    • Excellent time-management skills
    • Great interpersonal and communication skills

      Terms and conditions

      • This is a local position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
      • The initial appointment will be for 1 (one) year, inclusive of a three-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
      • The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia or Nairobi, Kenya. >To apply, please visit our career site at: http://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf >To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org >CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged. >CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

        Application process The application deadline is 19 May-2023
        We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.