Position: Website and Social Media Coordinator
Location: Digital Divide Data, 7th Floor Paramount Plaza on Globe Cinema Roundabout, Nairobi
Deadline: 20 February 2015
Contract: 3 Month Paid Internship, with possible extension
Hours: 20 hours per week,
Required: Current CV and 500 word essay
Project Context:
The Zusha! National Road Safety Campaign is supported by the National Road Safety Trust and USAID, endorsed by the National Transit and Safety Authority, and administered through Georgetown University and Digital Divide Data. Zusha! aims to reduce road accidents by encouraging passengers in PSVs to speak out directly to their drivers against reckless driving. It has three main components: 1) Distribution of Zusha! safety stickers in PSVs 2) Complementary messaging through radio, billboards, social media, newspaper advertisements, editorials, and news articles and 3) National and regional stakeholder conferences to raise awareness. The campaign will launch early April and last for two-and-a-half years.
Job description
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The Website and Social Media Coordinator will promote the Zusha! Road Safety Campaign through social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and the Zusha! website. He or she will be responsible for building a strong online following and presence.
Duties and Responsibilities: __________________________________________________________________________
Website Maintenance
Learn the appropriate programming to update the website weekly with relevant current events, lottery winners, and other campaign updates
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing website to meet changing user requirements.
Manage Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram pages
Provide continuous updates with new and relevant information
Facilitate weekly question and answer sessions on different platforms
Design and administer contests to encourage participation and following for the campaign
Discover, network, and promote Zusha! via social media with relevant actors
Develop creative ways to enhance engagement and deliver information
Create a strong web presence for the Zusha! Road Safety Campaign on all platforms
Market the Zusha! brand through online platforms
Serve as a liaison and facilitator between Zusha! followers and the Zusha! management team.
Participate in meetings with the Zusha! team and attend any Zusha! related events
Report to the Project Assistant and Project Manager
Desired Skills and Experience: _________________________________________________________________________
Expert knowledge of all social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+
Experience in managing and maintaining websites and social media pages
Strong coding skills in all basic coding languages
Demonstrated experience in social media promotion and outreach strategies
Initiative and Leadership skills to brainstorm and implement new ideas
Creativity in problem solving and media engagement to deliver information
Strong analytical skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage changing responsibilities
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team within a high-pressure environment.
Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours
Excellent English and Kiswahili oral and written communication skills.
Has a degree or is currently enrolled in a computer science, information technology, or other relevant degree program.
Qualified candidates should write 500 words single spaced describing their prior experience in managing and maintaining websites and social media pages, as well as experience promoting information and building a strong base of followers on social media.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be received no later than 20th February 2015
Emails should be forwarded at
kenya_jobs@digitaldividedata.com
