Editor-in-Chief
Aidspan is a Kenya-based international think tank and independent observer of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Aidspan is a Kenya-based international think tank and independent observer of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
This is an
international search to fill a challenging and unique position on the
Management Team, to be based in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief will report to the Executive Director.
- Manage GFO Live and the GFO
newsletter, carryout or assign the preparation of the articles.
- Oversee production of GFO in four
languages.
- Develop and manage the local and
regional correspondent initiative.
- Manage the preparation of, and edit
(as relevant), all guides and reports
- Mentor Editorial Unit staff and
consultants (and, upon request, other staff and consultants) regarding
their writing.
- Help develop and implement a new
communication strategy.
Key Qualifications and skills Required:
- A masters degree in
media/journalism, communication or health, or related subject and at least
10 years’ experience in a combination of the following areas: as a
reporter, writer, editor, or senior public health communicator.
- At least five years’ experience in
an editorial or editorial-related position, preferably demonstrating
increasing management responsibility over time.
- Experience planning, managing and
reporting with budgets and time frames.
- Excellent editing, writing and
rewriting skills, at least five years’ copy editing.
- Experience managing and mentoring of
journalists and/or researchers/ analysts.
- Experience of digital publishing
environment.
Preferred expertise:
- Significant knowledge of the Global
Fund.
- Visual aptitude; an interest in
design, particularly graphical design.
- French or Spanish competence.
Salary and benefits: A generous salary + benefits package,
which will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, is discussed
during the interviews.
How to apply: All interested applicants please go to www.aidspan.org/page/careers
Applications
must be submitted electronically by 12th June 2013.
Aidspan is an equal opportunity employer
