About this role
Duties: This is a VOLUNTEER POSITION reporting directly to the Director of Communications. The Communications Research Assistant will be expected to contribute towards raising awareness of IWI's mission and projects. The Communications Research Assistant will implement promotional ideas and activities in accordance with the Communications strategy to publicise and promote IWI activities for exposure to prominent media audiences and individual followers or subscribers.
Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is an average of 10-15 hours per week including one on one meetings with the Director of Communications, as needed. This is a volunteer position.
Principal Duties:
Research, write and design monthly newsletters with an aim to increase subscribers to the newsletter. Newsletters generally include updates on IWI activities and programmes, significant news and events regarding gender equality, IWI staff updates, IWI Blog and publication highlights.Contribute current content for posting on IWI’s social media accounts, ensuring that regular, frequent postings are made by the Social Media Team.Proofread content for printed publications and online mediaDraft press releases and blog entries, as neededDevelop and promote our fundraising efforts (working closely with the Fundraising Team)Research gender and development newsDeveloping new ideas and approaches to marketing Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work independently, with guidanceExcellent writing and drafting skills in EnglishAbility to copyedit, proofread and produce perfect copy for publication in EnglishGood interpersonal skills- ability to take direction or criticism as needed, offer needed suggestions and identify areas in need of improvement with sensitivityGreat organizational and communications skillsAbility to express passion and enthusiasm about IWI's core valuesAbility to collaborate and work with colleagues remotely, primarily over email, including ability to share responsibilities, communicate about tasks to be completed and individual capacity. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
How to Apply: Please apply through smartrecruiters. You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for the position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.