Chief Web Editor - External Relations & Communication Unit

• Position title: Chief Web Editor - External Relations & Communication Unit
• Grade: PL-3
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB /12/152
• Publication date: 31/05/2012
• Closing date: 02/07/2012

Objectives

The main activities of the External Relations and Communication Unit (ERCU) are to plan, prepare and implement public relations and corporate communication programmes aimed at making the Bank better known to its various constituent so as to establish, promote and maintain its credibility and good reputation. The Unit enables the Bank to promote a better understanding of how the Institution is perceived internally and externally.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of the External Relations and Communication Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the web editorial platform; writing news stories, projects briefs and various content for the website, as well as gathering and processing materials for the site. The staff will equally undertake the following duties:

• Ensure that the quality and accessibility of information on the Bank’s sites are consistent with the image of the Bank as the Africa’s leading development finance institution and its global role as a development organization. In this regard, the incumbent will ensure that the information posted and published is timely, accurate and conforms to the Bank’s information disclosure policy and web editorial policy.
• Ensure the review and editing of all information from organizational units to be posted onto the Internet web platform.
• Liaise with relevant organizational units on requirements for content publication on the web platform, as well as participate in meetings with web focal points in organizational units to ensure compliance with Bank’s information disclosure policy and web editorial policy.
• Proactively seek web content creation and information organization in various formats (features, slideshows, videos, blogs, and podcasts).
• Ensure a high- level of client satisfaction by improving Bank’s response time to visitors’ requests and FAQs implementation.
• Provide analysis of, and draw conclusions and lessons concerning utility, obsolescence and renewal of web contents.
• Ensure that English versions of texts are a faithful representation of French original texts and vice-versa

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least, Master’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Human Science, or equivalent, professional Certification as Web expert will be a plus;
• At least 7 years experience as a communication expert, including 4 years experience of relevant experience in web content drafting.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English, with a good working knowledge of French.
• Ability to analyze complex issues; to come with quick solutions, to work in a team, to think strategically;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: Harold AKNIGBADE-TYLOR: Acting Division Manager, CHRM 1
• Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, Director, CHRM

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs