Yourcommonwealth.org Site Editor

Location: Home-based
Closing date: 27 April 2016
Contract duration: 12 months

Fee: £13,440

Background

The website YourCommonwealth.org was established by the Youth Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat in 2010, and provides a conduit for the dissemination of information to, and a platform for the opinions of, young people throughout the Commonwealth. It attracts over 6,000 unique visitors a month.

Objectives of the Consultancy

To assist in the development of building a strong community or following for the Your Commonwealth website, including editorial management and development of the network of young Commonwealth Correspondents.

Qualifications and competencies

The consultant should have:

• Extensive work experience in editing and proofreading content.
• Strong knowledge of the Word Press online Content Management System.
• Demonstrated experience in media and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of journalistic best practice and ethics.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Commonwealth’s fundamental values and principles as outlined in the Commonwealth Charter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with young (aspiring) journalists.

To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.

We should receive your application by 17:00 BST on 27 April 2016.

Please read the full Terms of Reference before submitting your application.

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