Consultants for Science Writers and Editor: Editorial and
Multimedia Services (Ref. 1708)
Communications, Outreach & Engagement
Bogor, Indonesia
Bogor, Indonesia
The
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) envisions a more
equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment
and well-being for all. CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution
that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and
landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary
approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment,
and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop
partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all
stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and
people. CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, and leads the CGIAR Research
Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Our headquarters are
in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya, Yaounde, Cameroon,
and Lima, Peru.
CIFOR is looking for
Consultants for Science Writers and Editor: Editorial and Multimedia Services
Consultants for Science Writers and Editor: Editorial and Multimedia Services
Overview
The
Science Writer and Editor will be responsible for generating, editing
and curating content and special features for CIFOR’s scientific and
corporate publications, corporate website, CIFOR.org, its sub-‐sites,
and enhance the publications’ quality and effectiveness in attracting
and engaging with target audiences, with the aim of increasing the
number of downloads and citations.
CIFOR.org,
which attracts more than one million views a year, is home to the
world’s largest repository of knowledge on tropical forests and
landscapes, built by CIFOR’s researchers and partners throughout the
organization’s 23-‐year history. CIFOR is designing initiatives to
package that knowledge for audiences in new ways to continue to grow the
web as an uptake pathway. This consultancy will suit a seasoned writer
and editor with a flair for translating complex concepts into layman
terms, a passion for science communications, and ideas on ways to
present contents in print and digital forms to better engage target
audiences. Understanding of print production and how websites work is
useful, but technical expertise is not required.
The
consultant will work with talented and experienced publication and web
teams (graphic designers, programmers, analysts and web designers) and
serve as a liaison between the publication and web teams and their
clients (CIFOR researchers and colleagues within the Communication,
Outreach and Engagement team).
Summary of responsibilities
• Write and/or edit corporate and scientific publications and other materials
• Produce
and curate content on CIFOR.org and sub-‐sites, ensuring the sites are
up-‐to-‐date and reflect current priorities as set by the Editorial
and Multimedia Services Manager
• Oversee
the development of the Educator’s section on CIFOR.org, including
eLearning platform, selecting content and writing web copy
• Curate content onto CGIAR.org and other websites that drive traffic to CIFOR.org
• Maintain the Featured Publications section of CIFOR.org, including writing web stories to promote publications
• Liaise
with researchers and project coordinators to support the development of
web resources and sites, give clear briefs to the web team on changes
required, write and edit copy, and guide projects to the end
• Liaise with the Social Media team to ensure publications are promoted through social media
• Provide inputs on publication guidelines and toolkit, communication strategy and websites redesign
• Other
tasks related to scientific writing and editing for print and web, as
required by the Editorial and Multimedia Services Manager
Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience
· University degree in a related discipline (communications, development, international relations, environment, etc.)
· Demonstrated
ability to write and edit high-‐quality and accessible
English-‐language science communications materials, especially for
print and web, in a range of styles as required (samples of unedited
writing will be requested)
· Demonstrated
interest and experience in the use of print publications and websites
for science or other research/development communications
· Native fluency in formal and idiomatic English; other major languages an asset
· International experience with NGO or comparable organization an advantage
· Familiarity with WordPress preferred
Personal Attributes and Competencies
· Ability to excel in a fast-‐paced, deadline-‐oriented environment
· Strong client service approach
· Resourceful, adaptable and self-‐directed, and able to find creative solutions
· Passion for excellence
Terms and Conditions
· This is a Consultancy position. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience
· The assignment is for 12 months
· The duty station will be at CIFOR HQ in Bogor, Indonesia.
Application process
· The application deadline is 24 February 2017.
· We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
To apply, please visit our career site at
To learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at
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