Senior Officer for New Media, Revenue Watch Institute

The Revenue Watch Institute (RWI) is a non-profit policy institute and grantmaking organization that promotes the responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good. With effective revenue management, citizen engagement and real government accountability, natural resource wealth can drive development and national growth. RWI provides the expertise, funding and technical assistance to help countries realize these benefits.
The Revenue Watch Institute is the only organization dedicated exclusively to addressing the special problems of oil, gas and mining-dependent countries—countries where poverty, conflict and corruption too often converge.
RWI is funded through the generous support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations, along with several other donors.
Revenue Watch promotes transparent, accountable and effective management of natural resource wealth to help countries avoid the "resource curse." We take a comprehensive approach to improving governance and development across the entire value chain—from the organization of extractive production, revenue generation and revenue management, through the expenditure processes and development outcomes in resource rich countries.  Please visit our website for more information: www.revenuewatch.org.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Head of Communications, Senior Officer for New Media will lead the development and implementation of RWI’s online communications, with an emphasis on managing content across all online platforms and their integration with offline communications, including advocacy. Work is carried out independently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. OSF/RWI may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

• Identify new opportunities, design and implement strategies to increase type and numbers of audiences and audience engagement for RWI’s website and other online platforms, including social media, mobile technology and email communications;
• Oversee development and maintenance of architecture and design for all online platforms, working with vendors as well as RWI staff;
• Oversee and contribute to creation of timely and regular web materials in user-friendly formats, including multi-media features, blogs and newsletters, working with RWI staff;
• Work with staff, partners and vendors to plan, create and maintain online interactive data tools and promote adoption of effective new technology among RWI’s target audiences;
• Work as part of the communications team to establish workflow and other processes to support online publishing;
• Provide leadership to the web editor/content strategist as well as vendors and web interns;
• Travel may be required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Advanced degree (M.A./M.S) and seven to ten years of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience specifically with web design and development, SEO, Drupal software, data analytics, and online communications initiatives involving advocacy, social media and journalism;
• Broad understanding of Internet technologies, particularly in the context of nonprofit organization;
• Interest in RWI program areas.

Skills Required

• Ability to effectively work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, with strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail, budget and reporting;
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people with diverse backgrounds through a complex organization;
• Identify and resolve sensitive matters and situations;
• Professional, diplomatic demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Program Specific Requirements

• Experience using online communications to attract and retain an audience;
• Fluency in HTLM/XHTML, DHTML, PHP, Flash; familiarity with content management systems preferred;
• Strong eye for web design and detail;
• Experience managing technology vendors;
• Functional knowledge of database applications, web programming and graphic design tools and methods;
• Sensitivity to the sometimes-differing agendas of internal and external audiences--and the ability to manage these differences.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

 

Application Instructions

 

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Include job code in subject line: SONM-RWI.

Application Deadline:

October 26, 2012

Email:

humanresources@sorosny.org

Include job code in subject line: SONM-RWI

Mail:

Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – Code SONM-RWI
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019

Fax:

1.646.557.2672

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations are an Equal Opportunity Employer.