SouthSouthNorth (SSN) Latest job Opportunity

SouthSouthNorth is a nonprofit organisation working on projects that promote sustainable development and address climate change.

Job Title: Knowledge Manager

Job Location: Cape Town

The purpose of Knowledge Manager is to support the KM hub in knowledge management and communications related responsibilities for SSN programmes and SSN more broadly.

Responsibilities:

• Production of knowledge products
• Conceptualisation and implementation of communication and knowledge management strategies
• Writing blogs/stories
• Format, edit and proof reading documents
• Website updates (via a WordPress or similar back-end)
• Social media planning (via Hoot suite or similar)
• Liaise with service providers
• Tend to media organisation requests, writing and disseminating press releases

Requirements:

• Minimum of three to four years relevant working experience (communications, journalism, public relations, marketing), preferably on policy or climate / environment related issues
• A thorough understanding of online media and social media
• Attention to detail, and planning, administration and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn, be flexible and take on new tasks
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience in engaging confidently with the media
• A high level of interest and sound knowledge of climate change and development issues
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Database and Website software, and technology and social media friendly
• Willingness to travel within Africa and internationally
• Strong interest in administration and communications
• Willingness to travel we would also require three writing samples form applicants
• Professional experience in climate change, environment and/or international development
• Work knowledge of French and / or Spanish/ Portuguese
• A thorough understanding of delivering communications campaigns within a non-profit as well as within the international development / climate change arenas is an advantage
• Photography skills, video skills, proficiency in desktop publishing and / or graphic design highly advantageous
• Relationships with both global and regional (Africa) media outlets
• Knowledge of WordPress
• Experience in visual storytelling and graphic design

To apply

Complete the Google Form, upload your C.V. and Cover Letter via the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dx7db-MWxQ6U7mINXFn-G1TeJMb860VG8rND5llquB8/viewform?edit_requested=true

Application Deadline: Friday, 24 May, 2019