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At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only non-profit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more than 30 years of experience working with people and forests, and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. Our influence and partnerships extend from multilateral institutions to governments, private sector and local communities. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

RECOFTC is implementing an integrated digital marketing, communication, knowledge management, and learning strategy to support the achievement of its mission. We are seeking a Digital Communication Officer to support RECOFTC by implementing multi-channel digital marketing and communication strategies and initiatives. The contract is for 24 months subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Specific tasks and duties
Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management and Strategic Communication, the Digital Communication Officer supports the design of digital communication and engagement strategies and manages implementation, monitoring and reporting. They manage RECOFTC’s website and social media channels: copywriting, scheduling, posting content, assessing performance, and contributing ideas for improving RECOFTC’s content stream and digital engagement.

Specific tasks and duties include:

• Contributing to the design of RECOFTC’s marketing, communication, knowledge management and learning strategies and campaigns
• Implementing digital strategies and initiatives
• Performing research on trends and audience preferences
• Monitoring Search Engine Optimization and web metrics
• Measuring progress against key performance indicators
• Managing, updating, and overseeing the maintenance and development of RECOFTC’s website
• Managing RECOFTC’s profile and engagement with diverse audiences across social media, direct email, newsletters and other channels,
• Communicating with and responding to followers and subscribers
• Developing and managing a social media calendar
• Writing, editing, producing and repurposing content
• Managing and archiving written and visual content archives
• Ensuring social inclusion and gender equity are integrated communication and engagement activities
• Ensuring RECOFTC’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Gender Policy are followed
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of the Knowledge Management and Strategic Communication Unit

Qualifications and experience
Essential

• University degree or diploma in marketing, communication or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years working experiences in marketing and communication
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience designing and executing multi-channel digital strategies, including paid campaigns, in a professional environment
• Expert knowledge and experience working with content management systems and social media
• Experience using Facebook Business Manager, Insights, Ads Managers, Creative Studio, and Google Analytics  Experience using Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, and other design programs and applications
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Experience using online media management systems such as Flickr and Vimeo
• Ability to edit photos and video
• Ability to develop infographics
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to problem solve and track multiple projects
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, with flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience working in virtual communication teams

Desirable

• Experience with Meltwater
• Experience working with Drupal 8
• Formal training in UX and UI
• Formal training in graphic design
• Knowledge of HTML and experience with Search Engine Optimization
• Ability to use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

RECOFTC’s core values

At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:

• Embrace innovation
• Adapt to, and learn from, challenges
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
• Prioritize sustainability
• Cultivate participation, social inclusion and gender equity

How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to hr@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title, followed with the interested province in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. Offers are based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC’s values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodation may be made so that qualified disabled applicants can partake in the application process. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please inform RECOFTC’s Human Resources in writing of any special needs at the time of application.

RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.

RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.