{"id":598,"date":"2021-12-13T19:05:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T19:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecosystems\/job-opening-in-eastern-africa\/"},"modified":"2021-12-13T19:05:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T19:05:48","slug":"job-opening-in-eastern-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/job-opening-in-eastern-africa","title":{"rendered":"Job opening in Eastern Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"node__title article--header-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"Market_Development_and_Communications_Specialist_8211_Eastern_Africa_MFD\"><span class=\"field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Market Development and Communications Specialist &#8211; Eastern Africa (M\/F\/D)<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Market_Development_and_Communications_Specialist_8211_Eastern_Africa_MFD\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Market Development and Communications Specialist &#8211; Eastern Africa (M\/F\/D)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_Mission\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> The Mission<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Scope\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> The Scope<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Main_Roles_and_Responsibilities\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> Main Roles and Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Qualifications_Experience_and_Skills\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> Qualifications, Experience and Skills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Terms_and_Conditions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.5<\/span> Terms and Conditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Apply\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.6<\/span> How to Apply<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"field field--name-field-job-location field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"field__label\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Location:&nbsp;Nairobi, Kenya<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field--name-field-job-application-deadline field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"field__label\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Deadline for application:&nbsp;<time class=\"datetime\" datetime=\"2022-01-09T12:00:00Z\">January 9, 2022<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content__item odd field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"The_Mission\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Mission<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">FSC works to take care of our forests and those who rely on them: by protecting plant and animal species, Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights, forest workers\u2019 safety, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">We achieve this through FSC certification, ensuring forests around the world are responsibly managed.&nbsp;For more information on FSC, visit our website at&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsc.org\/\">www.fsc.org<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To effectively meet the challenge of protecting the world\u2019s forests, we are committed to ensuring we have the world\u2019s most skilled people working with us. This commitment extends to everyone that works in FSC around the world: from those that lead the design of policies and standards, to those that roll out those same policies and standards on the ground, and to those that provide us with backbone to do our work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">We are looking for an engaged&nbsp;<strong>Market Development and Communications Specialist &#8211; Eastern Africa (m\/f\/d),&nbsp;<\/strong>who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC\u2019s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content__item even field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"The_Scope\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Scope<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">FSC seeks to hire a Market Development and Communications Specialist for Eastern Africa to lead its market development initiatives and grow the market for sustainable wood and associated products across the sub region. In this position, the Market Development and communications Specialist will build awareness, market, communicate and strengthen use of the FSC brand, and develop partnerships and alliances to support FSC market related dialogues and projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content__item odd field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"Main_Roles_and_Responsibilities\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Main Roles and Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">To Develop and implement Eastern Africa Marketing and Communications Strategy that aligns with the FSC Eastern Africa priorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Support local FSC certificate holders and potential certificate holders with marketing and communications content describing the value of FSC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Stimulate interest with large brand owners and\/or government in signing Promotional Trademark License Agreements (PTLAs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Build awareness and strengthen the use of the FSC brand through campaigns, targeted events, business forums, relevant social media channels and existing FSC information dissemination platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Build relationships and links with the FSC Africa Regional office and Regional Network Partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Support the sub regional team in the collection and drafting of media stories\/articles for publication in the newsletters, press releases, social media channels as agreed with the Coordinator, Eastern Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Develop and manage Eastern Africa Social Media channels including analysis and reports on the use value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Additional tasks as agreed with the Coordinator of Eastern Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content__item even field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"Qualifications_Experience_and_Skills\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Qualifications, Experience and Skills<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Education and Training:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">University degree in marketing, Business Development, or related field and a formal training in communications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Working Experience, Style and Skills:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">At least 4 years professional experience in marketing, brand promotion, business analysis, and communications with exemplary verbal and written communication skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Excellent knowledge of marketing and communications strategy development and implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Strong interest and appreciation of responsible forest management and sustainability within the forestry and environment disciplines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Ability to apply active listening skills and establish and maintain positive interpersonal business relationships with the corporate sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Highly competent in the development and promotion of social media channels, with ability to analyse use data and generate associated reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Good time management skills and ability to perform well while handling simultaneous tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Computer Skills:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Competent in use of software packages mainly MS Office<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Language and&nbsp;Communication Skills:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Fluency in English (spoken and written).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content__item odd field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"Terms_and_Conditions\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Terms and Conditions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Location: Nairobi, Kenya.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Working Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Type of contract and duration: 1 year consultancy contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Starting Date:&nbsp;<strong>as soon as possible<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content__item even field__item\">\n<div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<h2 class=\"field field--field-title is-label-hidden field__item\"><span id=\"How_to_Apply\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Apply<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Please do not send any photos of yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">The deadline for applications is&nbsp;<strong>09&nbsp;January 2022 at 21:59h (CET).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process. Should you not receive a confirmation of receipt please&nbsp;<strong>check your spam filter<\/strong>&nbsp;and if you cannot find it there contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@fsc.org\">recruitment@fsc.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Please be informed, that by applying for this position you automatically accept our&nbsp;Data Protection Information&nbsp;on processing your personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We are looking forward to your application!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Market Development and Communications Specialist &#8211; Eastern Africa (M\/F\/D)Contents1 Market Development and Communications Specialist &#8211; Eastern Africa (M\/F\/D)1.1 The Mission1.2 The Scope1.3 Main Roles and Responsibilities1.4 Qualifications, Experience and Skills1.5 Terms and Conditions1.6 How to Apply Location:&nbsp;Nairobi, Kenya Deadline for application:&nbsp;January 9, 2022 The Mission FSC works to take care of our forests and those [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=598"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}