Corruption Watch (CW) Recent Available Employment Opportunity

Corruption Watch (CW) is a nonprofit, civil society organisation. CW receives reports of corruption from the public, investigates certain reports, exposes corruption through communications’ platforms and mobilises the public to take a stand against corruption and the abuse of public funds.

 

Job Title: Website Assistant
Job Location: Johannesburg

The purpose of the position is to assist the website editor in the day-to-day running, maintenance and updating of the website, with some scope for creative input into the content.

Responsibilities:

Website maintenance:

• Provide support to the website/writing team of Corruption Watch
• New content: take responsibility for publishing new and original material and articles from other sites in a timely fashion, in accordance with the content schedule prepared by the website / writing team

Website maintenance:

• Update out-of-date information on our website, ensuring that all pages are up to date (e.g. jobs/publications)
• Researching and entering upcoming events and conferences, managing events calendar and ensuring that it is regularly populated, and used by internal staff
• Assist with creation and maintenance of campaign landing pages
• Monitor website on a daily basis ensuring functionality, and also that information is current

• Maintain image library for use on the website: download and save images that complement the published text, keeping in mind any copyright implications
• Liaise with all CW units to establish a pipeline of information as part of broader knowledge management function
• Engage with the communications team to ensure that website content is repackaged and posted on social media platforms
• Craft new content and source images for the website from time to time

Technical and administrative activities:

• Assume responsibility for all administrative and related tasks required for website maintenance
• Assess technological tools and requirements for efficient website maintenance and engage with service providers and suppliers
• Prepare necessary paperwork for payments, to suppliers and also for team expenses
• Manage meeting schedule for website/writing team

Events:

• Attend certain CW and external events.
• Write brief reports and take photographs to document the event for use on the website and other platforms.

Communication:

• Website editor:  Work closely with website editor on day-to-day running and maintenance of the website, and content pipeline
• Head of communications / digital officer: Liaise around content ideas and suitable images for profiling CW and its work
• Finance and admin team: Finance-related issues re fundraising, and other general administration purposes
• External providers: Website maintenance team, technology partners, image banks, etc
• Management: Attending to ad hoc requests

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in website maintenance
• Demonstrable experience in working with WordPress
• Digital media literate
• English writing skills
• Understanding of online environment, digital tools and trends
• Well-developed internet research skills
• Understanding knowledge management systems
• Website metrics and analytics tools
• Some knowledge of current affairs
• Understanding of NGO environment
• Ability to produce high-quality written material in English
• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Proofreading skills
• Creativity in the digital environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Technical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Disciplined
• Team player
• Integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Organised
• Committed to professional excellence

To apply

Submit a CV [email protected], including with your e-mail:

• A covering letter motivating your application for the position
• A concise CV (not more than two pages)
• Details of three contactable references (including e-mail addresses)

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

Application Deadline: Saturday, 22 June, 2019