Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• We are looking for a motivated and energetic content editor to join our communications team. They must be able to deal with detail as well as multi-task across the shifting priorities that team confronts daily. This requires an ability to organised and execute marketing plans.
• The content editor’s main role would be the sourcing and development of content for the firm, run the website, updating content and training practices on writing for the website. This involves content for all our social media platforms – and especially LinkedIn – and monitoring all our platforms for content to repurpose They will also work with the team in bolstering internal communications in the firm and look for innovative ways to keep staff informed

Requirements

• Develop ongoing content for all social media platforms – and especially LinkedIn
• Monitoring all our platforms for content to repurpose
• Working with the recruitment team in HR on campaigns
• Edit the welcomes for new arrivals and make sure they are on the website and the Resources Site
• Editing and sourcing content for brochures for the practices
• Work closely with the Business Development Unit (BDU) on proposal materials for the firm
• Organise the Value Unlocked competition with the BDU
• Support the BDU in developing thought leadership in the firm
• Compile the quarterly G: News
• Build our Instagram page to keep staff informed on events in the firm
• Post on sites like Glassdoor on activities at Genesis
• Update the playbook for new recruits (monthly)
• Set up photo sessions for new arrivals (Joburg, CT and  Nairobi)
• Liaise with practice comms champions and provide comms training to staff
• Assist in the organising and marketing of firm events (especially with the TEEC social committee) and administrative support when needed
• Assist the virtuality team where needed

  EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Education: Post graduate degree with English as a subject somewhere in their degree (doesn’t have to be a major) would be advantage as well as an interest in developing world issues.
• Knowledge and experience: Has worked in the online environment and working experience on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and other emerging platforms. Has demonstratable experience in brand marketing – doesn’t need to be an actual qualification.
• Skills: Communications, publications and marketing experience working as part of a small team within a larger organisation. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and CMS tools. Copywriting and editing would be an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Personal competencies: Can work in a team, and work quickly and accurately on their own under pressure. Is curious about the work and has an interesting in development issues. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the firm to improve the flow of communications across the firm.