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Production Associate (Bilingual In English/French)

12:27:00 PM
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Toronto, Canada.
Closing date: June 2, 2013.

Overview:

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally. 
The Production Associate is a full-time position responsible for coordinating the high quality production of a wide range of materials to support the achievement of AWID’s outcomes.
The Production Associate reports to the Production & Events Manager and works closely with all of the Thematic and Core Programs.

Responsibilities:

Production
  • Monitor policies and procedures for production, design, translation, packaging and dissemination of all AWID communication products including maintaining production policies and guides, style and branding guides and translation glossaries (Spanish and French)
  • In collaboration with the programme teams, coordinate the production, design, translation, packaging and dissemination of a wide range of communication products
  • Develop and monitor the production schedule for all AWID publications and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely production
Marketing and Dissemination
  • Research, develop and maintain alternative media contact lists to support the dissemination of AWID communication products
  • Maintain general organizational mailing and emailing lists for dissemination of AWID communication products
  • Market AWID publications to relevant actors
Production Support to Program Teams
  • Coordinate with the Thematic and Core Program teams to determine appropriate levels of editing, design, translation and dissemination support for large program communication products
  • Identify program team production training needs for tasks such as proofreading and basic design and layout and coordinate appropriate production training with the Production & Events Manager

Experience:

At least 4-6 years experience:
  • In a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women’s rights organization, preferably in the Global South and/or CEE/CIS
  • Writing and editing a wide range of multi-lingual print and online publications
  • Working as part of a multicultural team
Expertise and Skills:
  • Excellent writing and editing skills 
  • Solid understanding of design and its relationship to messaging
  • Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including using the Internet, emailing, word processing, spreadsheets and databases
  • Strong conceptual ability and problem-solving skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal communication skills in English
  • Able to manage conflict effectively
  • Able to multi-task and willing to perform diverse tasks as needed in a timely manner
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
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To Apply:

Please send:
  1. Current CV and cover letter in English (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
  2. The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include “Production Associate” in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please.  Only email applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, June 2, 2013. 
We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

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