Youth Digital & Mobilisation Officer
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: £32,292 - £33,431
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 6 May 2013
SALARY: £32,292 - £33,431
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 6 May 2013
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.
Digital communications are crucial tools in the ongoing drive to attract and engage youth audiences and as Youth Digital & Mobilisation Officer you will help us reach out to young people in a way that is fun and relevant to their lifestyle. You will plan and deliver digital communications in order to mobilise young people to support ActionAid’s campaigns.
A highly skilled writer, you will have a marked ability to communicate with youth audiences as well as substantial experience writing digital communications, including e-newsletters and blogs. Well versed in planning and implementing social media strategies your thorough understanding of youth audience segmentation will be complemented by a practical knowledge of how digital technologies are used by young people. With an eye for detail, you will be comfortable meeting deadlines and prioritising activities as well as willing to take the initiative to get things done when needed.
If you have the skills to help us achieve our ambition to make our content the most relevant, engaging and motivating of any international development charity we would love to hear from you.
To apply
Please complete the blog writing task and email your blog along with your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form tojobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Are you the right person for the job?
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.
If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Thank you for your understanding.
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