Web Content Editor/Strategist

Web Content Editor/Strategist

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill an international consultancy position of Web Content Editor/Strategist, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy for an initial contract period of 6 months with possibility of extension. Do you have extensive experience defining a web content strategy?

Do you not mind getting your hands dirty with the entire content lifecycle: analysing, planning, writing, editing, distributing, managing and monitoring content? In this role you will also help tell the overall WFP story through meaningful and impactful content. You will coordinate editors throughout the organization to ensure that we produce content that highlights WFP's expertise and results. You will also help ensure that our content is both useful and accessible to all our audiences.

If you have the necessary experience and are eager to work in an exciting, collaborative, and fast-paced multicultural work environment, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Web and Social Media, the Web Content Editor/Strategist will be responsible for the following key duties: Web Content Strategy and Governance

• In collaboration with the Head of Web and Social Media, develop and execute a web content strategy that supports the organization's overall communications strategy.
• Develop standards, systems, workflows and best practices for Web Content.

Content Management and Development

• Lead the content development process and hold accountability for planning and creating content for wfp.org.
• Establish best-in-class storytelling that delivers the right content in the right formats, to the right audiences in alignment with priorities and marketing/communications themes.
• Create and write copy for web pages, stories, and blogs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members on content ideas with the aim of creating dynamic, impactful and differentiated content.
• Manage, update and maintain the online communications editorial calendar.
• Manage the content translation process.
• Chair regular editorial planning meetings.

Content Quality Control

• Provide editorial review and proofread (read, evaluate and edit) of various content types to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• Provide guidance and expertise to web editors to ensure that online content adheres to the organization's brand position, visual identity guidelines, voice and tone.
• Ensure that content meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA.
• Test and troubleshoot new and updated web content.
• Review and continuously improve existing content.

Content Marketing

• Develop and implement content marketing strategies and tactics.
• Increase conversions through regular a/b testing of content.
• Ensure all web content follows SEO best practices.

Training, Support and Collaboration

• Provide training and support for web and social media content writing, accessibility, and content marketing best practices.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

• Advanced University degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, and Multimedia or other related area, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or advanced training/courses.

Experience

• A minimum of five years' experience as a Web Content Editor/Strategist, or similar roles.

Technical skills & knowledge

• Proficiency with Content Management Systems (preferably Drupal).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide recommendations based on insights.
• Aware of SEO best practices.
• Knowledge of web accessibility best practices.

Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, consulting skills and ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Ability to define and implement communications, advocacy and branding strategies.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies.
• Analytical skills and results-oriented.
• Willingness to build capacity of others through formal and informal training process.
• Ability to prepare relevant documentation and training material.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.

Language

• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: 'Our work' and 'Countries' to learn more about WFP's operations. http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates.

Application Procedures

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0018080

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on 'Description' to read the position requirements and 'Apply' to submit your application.

NOTE

You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 27 September 2015

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. 3 No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. REF: 15-0018080

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