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Lowongan Kerja 2011 CIFOR sebagai Editorial and Multimedia Services Manager. The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for an Editorial and Multimedia Services Manager

The Senior Editor will lead a highly motivated and skilled team of web masters, graphic artists, production and printing specialists, and research editors and translators, providing the centre’s multi-media and publishing services. He or she will ensure the Centre meets the highest editorial standards, will be decisive, and have an instinctual feeling for the art of research editing. The successful candidate will be joining a program in its third year of a cutting-edge development communication model that is delivering double and triple digit growth across all metrics, from downloads and dissemination of publications and journal articles to media hits and web visitors. He or she will build and continuously improve policies, procedures and systems for the rapid and efficient development and delivery of our communication products. Over the course of the 3-year appointment, she/he will ensure that staff are exposed to, trained in, and applying and meeting the best practices and industry standards to deliver consistent quality, and set production schedules that balance workloads and family. The editor will oversee guidelines and rosters and tracking forms, but appreciate the flexibility that is essential in an exciting and fast-moving communication environment. The right person will have a passion for the environment and forests, the biodiversity they embrace and the people who depend on them.

Production :

• Develop and oversee a production unit to match CIFOR’s communications strategy with an emphasis on streamlining the flow of all forms of content among databases, web pages and publications.
• Lead the multimedia production staff to develop systems to develop production methods, plans and budgets to ensure CIFOR communication outputs target their defined audiences and achieve intended impacts, with due regard for timelines and deadlines.
• Work with web, publications and graphics staff to identify creative and efficient management techniques.
• Create a work environment that is creative, rewards risks, and is fun.
• Manage production staff to coordinate workload and production schedules with other colleagues, identify priorities with their supervisors, and balance the output between staff and consultants.
• In collaboration with human resource staff, develop on-demand training programme for staff to ensure good practice and compliance with guidelines.
• Oversee the Web portal for CIFOR staff to access ISG services including: CIFOR style guides, publication pipelines, tools to help develop and cost communication products.
• Implement and manage efficient systems for identifying and commissioning rosters of language consultants and suppliers, including external editors, translators, proofreaders and other external contractors for prepress work; monitor the quality and timeliness of their work and put in place effective review contract review processes so our content development meets our standards.
• Manage the maintenance of budgeting tools and rosters of editors and suppliers, contact suppliers and help to draft contracts.

Editorial support services :

• Establish editorial policies and procedures. Assist in the elaboration of and regularly update publishing guidelines for staff and consultants working with content development.
• Evaluate the suitability of communication products for release or publication in English and our other primary languages: French, Spanish and Indonesian. Ensure the pertinence and high quality of our publications.
• Work closely and harmoniously with scientists and stakeholders in development and production of appropriate research publications and outputs.
• Provide writing assistance for various Web-based products.
• Respond to internal and external queries on editorial practice, review the work of editors and writers and provide guidance to staff and contractual content developers and editors.
• Ensure the posting of all Web content to ensure it meets Center standards.
• Oversee, coordinate and prepare ancillary materials for promotional events, scientific conferences and publication launches.
• Edit documents on an emergency basis, including writing, abridging, restructuring and rectifying substantive errors.

Coordination within CIFOR and externally :

• Champion learning to develop our communication products through and with online collaboration tools.
• Collaborate closely with the three other managers in the Information Services Department in constantly monitoring, reviewing, adapting the Center’s communication strategy to meet and surpass clear targets.
• Work closely with scientists and program directors to marshal the intellectual resources and develop appropriate communications products, from project websites to conference flyers, to meet donor deliverables.
• Organise and conduct meetings associated with publications and represent the work of the unit at external meetings.
• Contribute to maintaining the status of our communication outputs as international public goods as it relates to publication contracts, dissemination partnerships and links with communication intermediaries.

Requirements :

Education, experience, technical skills and competencies

• An advanced university degree, Master’s degree or equivalent, in social sciences, communications, journalism, international affairs or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience, in writing, editing and print or electronic publishing at the international level. Experience in the areas of environmental sciences, culture and/or science is an asset.  Work in the private sector is an asset.
• Firm grasp of contemporary publishing procedures, design and layout and production.
• Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to tailor language, tone, style and format to match audience.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, manage and monitor the work of others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Openness in sharing information.
• Excellent knowledge of English and at least one other global language. Knowledge of Indonesian is an asset.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and enjoy working with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proven experience in developing staff through coaching and mentoring in multicultural workplaces.
• An appreciation of gender balance, fairness and equity.
• Creative, optimistic, independent and collaborative.

Terms and conditions :

• CIFOR offers attractive and internationally competitive remuneration, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with skills and experience. The benefits include employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Allowances for relocation, housing, vehicle, family visit travel, children’s education are also provided.
• The initial contract will be for 3 years with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources. The position will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process :

• The application deadline is 12 November 2011. Screening of applications will start directly afterward and will continue until the selected candidate is identified.
• We will acknowledge all applications, however, we will contact only short-listed candidates. Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR

cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org

Please indicate the position & the reference code in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.

Staff diversity contributes to excellence.