Job Vacancies @ Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) – 3 Positions (Ghana)
Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Digital Communications Lead
2.) Communications Officer
3.) Research Assistant
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Digital Communications Lead
Position title: Digital Communications Lead
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Head of Digital
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
Job summary
• The Digital Communications Lead oversees all aspects of the MIF’s digital communications to support the Foundation’s engagement with audiences across Africa and globally.
• With responsibility for managing the MIF’s social media channels, the role requires a strong background in social media communications and a desire to learn and innovate, alongside a keen interest in understanding how to use digital platforms to engage diverse audiences.
• This role sits within the Communications Team, with regular interaction with other departments including Research. The Digital Communications Lead works closely with the Foundation’s partners and external agencies, and reports to the Head of Digital.
Specific responsibilities
• Design and implement social media strategies and campaigns to profile MIF’s key products and events including the Ibrahim Index, Ibrahim Prize, Ibrahim Governance Weekend and Now Generation Network
• Provide engaging copy, images and video content for MIF’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), working with the Design Team as required
• Design social media strategies and content to profile and drive traffic to MIF’s main website, Data Portal and live event site
• Oversee planning, production and distribution of regular e-communications, with support from the Communications Officer, via the Foundation’s CRM
• Identify key events and other opportunities to increase MIF’s digital visibility throughout the year such as international days and partner events
• Manage MIF’s social media content calendar to coordinate content and posts around internal and external events and announcements
• Run, measure and optimise social advertising campaigns across MIF’s social media channels
• Report on social and wider digital campaigns using analytics tools
• Respond efficiently to digital enquiries by monitoring, tracking and reporting on feedback and comments across social media platforms
• Develop an influencer engagement strategy to identify, manage and liaise with priority digital influencers to help increase the visibility of MIF’s activities and communications
• Develop social media toolkits for influencers and MIF spokespeople
• Coordinate the translation of social media content into French, Portuguese and Arabic, working with internal resources or external translation agencies as required
• Keep up to date with latest developments and trends in digital communications, with a particular focus on Africa and the work of foundations
• Work with colleagues to support other aspects of MIF’s communications, including design, tone of voice, and media activities
• Coordinate digital support, as required, from MIF’s communications agency
Qualification Required & Experience
Person specification
• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Five or more years of relevant digital communications experience
• A demonstrated familiarity with development issues, with discussions and debates around governance, democracy, international affairs and policy
• Experience of supporting digital efforts around high profile events
• Familiarity with digital and planning tools such as Airtable, publishing tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer as well as content management systems and Google Analytics
• Experience of email communications and CRM systems
• Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as image banks
• Experience with high profile organisations and initiatives in Africa is desirable
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Arabic or African languages will be beneficial
Location: Ghana
How To Apply For The Job
Please send up to date CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest in and
suitability for the role to:
applications@moibrahimfoundation.org , with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.
Closing Date: 18 April, 2022
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK
2.) Communications Officer
Position title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
Job summary
• The Communications Officer plays a key role in helping plan and deliver the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s communications and managing its engagements with external audiences.
• This role sits between the Communications and Digital teams, with regular interaction with the Head of Digital and Digital Communications Lead. The Communications Officer works closely with MIF’s partners and external agencies, and reports to the Director of Operations.
• With responsibility for external communications content across media and digital channels, the role requires strong copy- writing and editing skills.
Key responsibilities
• Support the Director of Operations with the planning and delivery of the Foundation’s media and digital communications strategy and activities
• Work with the Director of Operations and the Foundation’s communications agency to develop communications campaigns for events and set-piece announcements
• Manage incoming media enquiries, providing recommendations on next steps and then overseeing these, working with MIF’s communications agency as required
• Support the production of press releases, opinion pieces and other media materials
• Manage the events calendar (covering e.g. African elections, international days) and make recommendations for MIF communications in relation to external events and announcements
• Manage content on the Foundation’s main website, including updating current pages and drafting copy for new sections
• Support the Head of Digital to prepare copy for MIF’s other websites as required
• Support the Digital Communications Lead in the production and distribution of regular MIF communications, including with partners, through the monthly e-newsletter and alumni news
• Support the Digital Communications Lead with drafting copy for the Foundation’s social media channels
• Help manage MIF’s Media Library, including editing images for the Foundation’s websites and social media channels
• Expand MIF’s understanding of the communications landscape in Africa by identifying and engaging new media outlets and digital platforms
• Work with the Now Generation Initiative (NGI) Manager to plan and manage the NGI’s external communications
• Lead the marketing of the Foundation’s Fellowships, including producing and placing advertisements, and producing content for the relevant parts of the website
• Support internal communications by keeping colleagues informed of the Communications Team’s activities and plans
• Maintain relationships with counterparts in the Foundation’s partner organisations to support information exchange
• Support the Events Officer with management of the Foundation’s CRM database
Qualification Required & Experience
Person specification
• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Four or more years of relevant communications experience
• A demonstrated familiarity with development issues, with discussions and debates around governance, democracy, international affairs and policy
• Experience of supporting communications efforts around high profile events
• Experience with planning tools such as Airtable, publishing tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer as well as CRM and content management systems
• Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as image banks
• Experience with high profile organisations and initiatives in Africa is desirable
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Arabic or African languages will be beneficial
Location: Ghana
How To Apply For The Job
Please send up to date CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to
applications@moibrahimfoundation.org
with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.
Closing Date: 18 April, 2022
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
3.) Research Assistant
Position title: Research Assistant (postgraduate position)
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Research Director; Senior Researchers
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £24,000
Job summary
• Working as part of a small research team, the Research Assistant will contribute to the production and delivery of two of the main initiatives of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation: the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and the Ibrahim Forum Report, as well as other ad-hoc research work such as writing briefings, blogs and other research pieces.
Key responsibilities
• The Research Assistant will assist the Foundation’s research team in its core work, contributing to all research but specifically in the production and refinement of the IIAG and the Foundation’s annual Forum Report (a research publication supporting discussions at the
Foundation’s annual Forum, focussing on a different governance topic every year).
• Day-to-day tasks include participating in desk-based research of governance topics, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, supporting the team’s researchers, analysts and senior managers in production of research publications and pieces. Research team staff also support
all Foundation related events and activities, and Board members when required.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about governance, data driven research and Africa, with experience in conducting research and analysis on governance and/or development issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources for research publications
• Contribute to developing the Foundation's research work around key governance issues of relevance to Africa
• Country, regional and thematic analysis
• Contribute to identifying data sources for the IIAG and research publications
• Assist with tracking media, reports and events related to African governance, as well as initiatives to strengthen data capacity on the continent
• Assist in the delivery of the Foundation’s events and at other external engagements
• Provide general assistance to the research team, including preparing presentations, writing briefings, and checking documents
• Provide administrative and logistical support where necessary
Qualification Required & Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject or be enrolled in one
• Demonstrated interest in the international development sector, ideally with a focus on development and governance/public policies in Africa
• Experience in and/or a strong desire to carry out and learn data analysis and quantitative data work
Person specification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with managing and interpreting numerical data
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods/design is advantageous
• Interest in using and learning data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel or Tableau
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new concepts and skills quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be diplomatic and deal with high- level stakeholders and officials tactfully and effectively, in a multi-cultural environment
• The ability to join and contribute to the work of a small team
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French, Arabic or Portuguese is advantageous
• Candidates with knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata or R are encouraged to apply
Location: Ghana
How To Apply For The Job
Please send up to date CV and a one-page covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to
applications@moibrahimfoundation.org ,with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Closing Date: 18 April, 2022
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
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