Digital Web Editor (English)

Position title: Digital Web Editor, English Section

Location: Worldwide (Remote)

Category: FTA International

Level: S3

Duration: One Year (Renewable)

Department: Media & Advocacy Unit (MAU), Department of Public Information (DPI)

Supervisor/Report to: Senior Media Specialist

Job type: Voluntary

Overview

The Fédération Internationale de la Jeunesse, in English International Youth Federation (IYF), is an

international non-profit youth organization network governed by the present Statutes and the

Swiss Civil Code. It is politically neutral, and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth

worldwide.

The IYF Department of Public Information (DPI) is responsible for developing and implementing

the IYF Global Communications Strategy, strengthening support for the IYF by promoting key

messages and strategies on priority youth issues, implementing global campaigns and

coordinating communications and public information activities between headquarters, regional

administrations and member counties.

The IYF Media & Advocacy Unit (MAU) works to attract positive attention for the IYF

strengthening recognition of our work and raising the profile of the organization. Strong media

outreach, public events, and other multimedia advocacy tools are an important element of that

work.

The Digital Web Editor (English) is part of the HQ Media and Advocacy team. Under the guidance

and direct supervision of the Senior Media Specialist, he/she will contribute to the

implementation of IYF’s corporate digital strategy, maintaining the IYF global website and social

media on a regular basis but also ensuring that IYF’s digital presence can significantly be enhanced

over time.

He/she will oversee English section of the global website and author, edit and present content for

global audiences. He/she will also provide ongoing guidance and support to IYF units throughout

the world regarding best practices in digital media and content management.

Mission Statement

To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a

better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions and the

community.

Responsibilities

(A) Maintenance and improvement of the English global website:

• Maintain www.iyfweb.org with written material and multimedia from HQ, Regional Administrations and Country Teams. Liaise with the rest of the team on whether and how material should be presented on the other language sections of the IYF corporate website;
• Edit and publish online content in English that is clear, concise, vivid, and conveys key messages to target audiences on the web;
• Enhance navigation, structure and content across the official website, liaising with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages;
• Support a wide series of multimedia products, including photo galleries, videos and infographic materials in English;
• Liaise with the rest of the team to determine how specific events should be covered and marketed on the website.

(B) Maintenance and improvement of social media channels:

• Research, expand and monitor IYF’s presence on social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube;
• Research additional online marketing tools and provide recommendations to enhance IYF’s visibility;
• Coach and assist IYF staff worldwide on best practices around social media outreach;
• Champion social media efforts throughout the organization.

(C) Provide digital communications support for HQ units; Regional Administrations and

Country Teams:

• Provide guidance and feedback for IYF’s communications staff in the Country Teams, helping them to comply with IYF’s requirements for Country Teams website pages;
• Assist all HQ units and Regional Administrations to consolidate their presence on the Web while staying in tune with the organization’s branding and identity;
• Help all other specialized units to develop the most appropriate strategies for a wide variety of project-specific sites;
• Review content submitted by other HQ units/divisions.

Language

Advanced English skills are required for this role.

Experience

At least 2-3 years' experience in web editing, communications or digital communications within an NGO, INGO, charity, youth empowerment, non-profit, government, or international development organization is required for this role.