Web Content Manager (36 hours a week)

Are you ready to make a change?

Oikocredit is a co-operative financial institution that finances and invests in microfinance institutions, co-operatives and small and medium sized enterprises in developing countries, aimed at social impact.

All over the world we provide micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and other productive enterprises with the capital they need to expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods.

Our organization manages one of the world’s largest sources of private capital for microfinance. The financial resources come from investments by individuals, institutions and churches. On an annual basis a modest dividend is paid out to its shareholders.

At Oikocredit International based in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, we are currently looking for a

Web Content Manager

(36 hours a week)

Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in web content management, writing and editing for the web, graphic design and site management. The web content manager will be responsible developing the voice for all aspects (content, service delivery and support) of the organization’s online presence for our 80 internet sites. In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, you will also work closely with the technical team to maintain site standards with regard to new development. The ideal candidate has experience with both technical and communicational tasks since you also work very close with members of our communication department. Strong communication skills are essential. Tasks require a strong attention to detail.

Education and experience

• Bachelor / HBO level education
• 3 years work experience with multimedia and web tools
• Knowledge of content management systems
• Experience in working in a complex environment with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Computer literacy (PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, InDesign and Illustrator)
• Preferably native English, knowledge of one other language (Dutch, German, French or Spanish) highly desirable

A full job description is available upon request.

Additional information

Do you have the above mentioned skills and experience? Are you innovative and capable in building and maintaining networks and relations? Are you able to develop positive working relationships with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds and you have great social skills? Are you ready to make a change?

Mail or send your application letter with curriculum vitae (both in English) to Mrs Marion Bouwman, HR Officer, application@oikocredit.org. More information about our organization can be found on www.oikocredit.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Bouwman at +31 (0)33 422 40 40. The expiry date of this vacancy is April 21, 2013.

Please beware that due to European Union immigration restrictions we can only consider applicants that already have a valid work and residence permit for The Netherlands.

Acquisition mailing as a result of this advertisement is not appreciated.