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At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and
beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive
approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop
deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only nonprofit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more than 35 years of
experience working with people and forests, and have built trusting relationships with
partners at all levels. Our influence and partnerships extend from multilateral institutions to
governments, private sector and local communities. Our innovations, knowledge and
initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate
change, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
RECOFTC is inviting applications for the position of Digital Content Officer. The
successful candidate will be based at the RECOFTC Main Office in Bangkok, Thailand.
The contract duration is for 24 months, with a possibility of extension subject to funding
availability and satisfactory performance.
Specific tasks and duties
The Digital Content Officer works as a member of the Knowledge Management and
Strategic Communication team, developing and supporting RECOFTC’s digital presence
under the supervision of the Communication and Engagement Manager.
The Officer will actively contribute to the creation of digital communication and engagement
strategies, ensuring their successful implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The officer
will administer RECOFTC’s website and social media platforms, assuming responsibilities
such as creating content, copywriting, scheduling, uploading, and evaluating content
performance and proposing innovative solutions to enhance RECOFTC’s content stream
and maximize digital engagement.
Specific tasks and duties include:
• Contribute to the design and implementation of RECOFTC’s digital communication
and knowledge management strategies
• Create, execute, and evaluate the performance of digital media campaigns
• Develop and implement activities to boost RECOFTC’s online presence and
audience engagement through effective digital media tactics, campaigns, content, and online events
• Regularly update and optimize RECOFTC’s website, along with monitoring and
reporting on Search Engine Optimization performance and web metrics
• Create, curate, coordinate, and optimize online content including drafting and editing
content for the website, project pages, e-newsletters, and social media platforms,
and editing multimedia content for web and social media use, and archiving
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of content shared across RECOFTC’s digital
channels and overseeing the creation and management of an online content calendar
• Collaborate with country communication and project communication officers to
provide content, technical, and social media support
• Monitor digital performance metrics, and evaluating the effectiveness of content
across digital platforms
• Conduct social listening and tracking developments in the community forestry sector
and digital media trends, including researching current trends and audience preferences
• Ensure brand consistency, voice, messaging, and frequency of posting on digital channels
• Ensure gender equity and social inclusion are integrated into communication and engagement activities
• Ensure RECOFTC’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Gender Policy are followed
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Communication and Engagement Manager, and the Unit Director
Qualifications and experience
The Digital Content Officer will have the following essential qualifications and experience:
Essential
• University degree or diploma in marketing, communication, or a related field
• Expert knowledge and experience working with content management systems and
social media
• Minimum of 7 years’ working experience in managing digital communication including
audience engagement
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing and executing multi-channel digital
strategies, including paid campaigns in a professional environment
• Experience using Insights, Ads Managers, Creative Studio, Google Analytics, and Meltwater
• Experience using Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva and other
design programs including Flickr and Vimeo
• Strong writing and editing skills for website and social media
• Ability to edit photos and videos and develop infographics
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to track multiple projects
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels in a
multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience working in an international organization
• Willing to be based in Bangkok
Desirable
• Experience working with Drupal
• Formal training in UX and UI
• Formal training in graphic design
• Knowledge of HTML and experience with Search Engine Optimization
RECOFTC’s core values
At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work.
In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the
following characteristics, attitudes and skills:
• Embrace innovation
• Adapt to, and learn from, challenges
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
• Prioritize sustainability
• Cultivate participation, social inclusion and gender equity
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter indicating why they
are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of
three referees, including recent supervisors to hr@recoftc.org. Please quote the position
title, followed with the interested province in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed
candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. Offers
are based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality,
physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical
condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC’s values and code of conduct.
Reasonable accommodation may be made so that qualified disabled applicants can
partake in the application process. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please inform
RECOFTC’s Human Resources in writing of any special needs at the time of application.
RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be
selected based on merit.
RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications
and experience of the selected candidate.
Contact : hr@recoftc.org