THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED
FHI is excited to invite applications for a full-time Website and Communications officer. The post is fixed-term for 24 months from the date of appointment.
The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy for all activities of the institute. S/he will develop and maintain FHI’s website and social media presence, design proposals and research reports using tools like InDesign or Photoshop, and disseminate FHI’s research findings to a wider audience. The responsibilities will involve engaging with FHI’s researchers, online audience, donors, partner institutes and collaborators.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding written communication skills and attention to detail. S/he should be able to quickly assimilate varied and complex information related to job tasks, have a flexible and approachable manner, and be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure of deadlines. A cheerful attitude, the ability to work independently and prioritize own work, and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences effectively and with tact are very important for success in the role. We can only consider applicants with the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Candidates should apply via this link, and must submit a CV, a supporting statement, a sample press release (as described in the job description), and links of websites created / co-created, if available, as part of their application. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 10 December 2018.