Content Manager - Specialist Consultant in Kenya

Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment policy.

Content Manager - Specialist Consultant in Kenya

Role Purpose

To support with regional social media and website scheduling and management needs, working closely with the Regional Content Managers and Regional marketing and communication teams. The Part-Time content manager will be responsible for updating SOLAS pages, creating and scheduling posts on our social channels, working on reports under the guidance of the Marketing Hub and the regional communication team. The content manager will ensure that all posts are aligned with our brand guidelines, properly tagged and scheduled in a timely fashion.

Main Accountabilities

Project Support

This role will be regional, or cluster based depending on the requirements of the business. The main role of the content manager will be to create and manage our social media and website updates. They will:

Work closely with regional content managers and marketing & communication teams Manage website and social media updates for specific projects. Write, edit and update imagery, captions and tags under the guidance of the regional marketing team and the Hub for social media channels and our SOLAS website pages. Monitor the social media accounts and offer constructive interaction with users. Will participate in SEO activities and updates. Managing self and others Maintains brand standards/creative quality in region, supported by the Regional Content managers and regional marketing teams. Keeps abreast of new social trends in the markets. Supports the implementation of the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) framework for social media and website by demonstrating inclusion of diversity in creatives across both print and digital and implementing EDI recommendations. Relationship and Stakeholder Management Proactively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal peers and stakeholders to ensure integrated, joined up and future-proofed working. Acts as a Brand Ambassador, helping deliver a strong British Council brand.

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

Relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent level of experience

Role specific knowledge and experience:

Proven experience in social media management and tools SOLAS certified. Creative with some knowledge of design/editing tools Content writing and proofreading skills Able to follow instructions clearly to achieve desired results. Stakeholder management and influencing Ability to assess creative projects and assets.

Additional information

Payment Terms

Freelancers and non-permanent workers will be paid either:

A fixed fee for the entire project, based on their submitted rate card. An hourly rate for the time dedicated to the project, based on their submitted rate card. The rate card will be agreed upon at the time of contracting and will not be negotiable for the duration of the contract (maximum 2 years). Final payments will be made within one month of project completion, following the submission and approval of all deliverables.

Project Completion

Project completion is defined as the successful delivery of all agreed-upon deliverables, which may involve up to three rounds of feedback and revisions.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya , Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country applied for.

Language requirements:  Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Arabic (at least 2 languages)

Expression of Interest: To apply, interested candidates must submit their resume and complete the rate card of charges for their services

Rate Card

Activity

Rates per hour/by project

Notes

Social Media posting and scheduling per project

Content creation for social media

Content creation for websites

Writing blogs

Additional Considerations

Intellectual Property: The ownership of all intellectual property rights created during the project will be clearly defined in the contract. Confidentiality: Freelancers and non-permanent workers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect sensitive British Council information. Insurance: Freelancers and non-permanent workers may be required to hold their own professional liability insurance. Taxes and Social Security: Freelancers and non-permanent workers are responsible for paying their own taxes and social security contributions. The British Council will not withhold taxes.

Closing Date – 21 May 2024 (Applications will close at 23:59 East Africa Time)

We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We will support all employees to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.