Engagement Officer

The Swedish International Agriculture Network Initiative (SIANI) is looking for an experienced Engagement Officer passionate about engagement, networking, research and communications within the field of sustainable agriculture and food security.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Deadline: 6 June 2021
Type of employment: 1-year temporary position with possibility of extension
Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable, prosperous future for all. SEI Headquarters is a dynamic, expanding workplace that employs around 100 people from 28 different nationalities in an activity-based office in central Stockholm (Garnisonen), and with an additional 170 employees in centres around the world.
The role
The Engagement Officer performs a core function in the SIANI secretariat building up positive relations with SIANI members and users by assessing users’ interests, needs and requirements. Focusing on the digital space, they will generate and develop strategic connections and inspire stakeholders to join and work together with the SIANI network.
This person will have a high level of accountability and will analyse performance data, assign tasks to team members, conduct quality assurance, and solve problems. They will be responsible for managing content production, ensuring high performance of SIANI’s website, expanding SIANI’s influence through various communications channels, employing content-based marketing, and working with social media and audience-focused events.
Key duties and responsibilities
Project management and engagement (50%)
Explore and pursue strategic engagement and networking and funding opportunities in coordination with the SIANI Director and secretariat
Manage and develop the SIANI social media ecosystem
Manage social media native graphic content such as promo cards, fliers, and brochures with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
Manage production and delivery of promotional campaigns including the SIANI newsletter (MailChimp)



Research and communication work (35%)
Engage with SIANI network members to source original content for the SIANI website of interest for our members and line with our mission and vision
Manage content production ideas in cooperation with the SIANI secretariat team and support members of the secretariat with content production through argument structuring
Manage the development of, and ensures quality of, all content items published on SIANI website
Oversee development of engagement and communication plans for SIANI expert groups and projects, and support their implementation in collaboration with the SIANI MEL Officer



Website management and administration (15%)
Manage the SIANI website and coordinate the engagement strategy with the SIANI secretariat
Collect insights from Google Analytics and regularly update the main landing pages with up-to-date and popular content
Monitor performance of the website, report bugs, and support website development



Who you are
We are looking for a mid-career colleague with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a subject relevant to SIANI work, such as: agronomy, food security, nutrition, agriculture or rural development within development cooperation. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should find it stimulating to engage in discussions with colleagues relating to the development of the network – then push ahead on the outcome of these discussions. Creativity is a must. You enjoy working in and leading tasks in an empowering and supportive manner which has a positive influence on attitudes of those involved.


Required qualifications and experience
Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a subject relevant to SIANI work such as: agronomy, food security, nutrition, agriculture or rural development within development cooperation
At least five years of experience within a member-based platform with a minimum of two years of experience with content management for web and social media on multiple platforms
Experience of engagement and communication in multisector and disciplinary teams, including teams comprising of researchers, technical roles and practitioners
Experience of project coordination and management with the capacity to coordinate and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to edit written content in English, with fluency in spoken English
Professional experience with desktop publishing software and/or Adobe Creative Suite and experience with basic web content management (WordPress)



Desired qualifications and experience
Experience of working or studying in a low-income country
Experience of work within the development cooperation sector and/or an international organization
Established networks of professionals, practitioners and researchers working in development within the field of sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition
Video/audio editing skills
Fluency in Swedish or skills in one or more UN languages are an asset



How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however, no later than 6 June 2021, 23:59 Stockholm local time.
Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).


As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online and include:
a cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience, and
your curriculum vitae.



Applications sent via email will not be accepted.


Questions?
Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Madeleine Fogde, Director of SIANI (madeleine.fogde@sei.org). Inquiries concerning the recruitment process can be directed to My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist (my.persson@sei.org).