BRIDGE is a registered non-profit organisation founded in 2009. BRIDGE came about because of the realisation that a critical part of the problem in education in South Africa is that stakeholders do not sufficiently share, adopt and implement what works. Pockets of successful practice, operating in silos, have consequently failed to improve the education system in an impactful, lasting and sustained manner. The mission of BRIDGE is to connect people; we foster collaboration so that collective effort and the sharing of ideas helps spread successful practice. This in turn promotes systemic improvements in education.
In support of its mission, BRIDGE works with a wide range of stakeholders through convening communities of practice and in the context of collaborative projects. BRIDGE believes that complex problems require the views of diverse stakeholders in order to solve them. BRIDGE stakeholders include representatives from civil society, government, funders, educational practitioners, learners, teachers, principals, parents, research organisations, universities and unions.
BRIDGE seeks to appoint an ICT, Communications and Digital Content Coordinator to be based in Johannesburg.
The main purpose of this role is to manage online events, BRIDGE’s ICT and communications plan by overseeing website activities, back-end analytics, ensuring that the BRIDGE branded profile and image is internally and externally positioned and upheld at all times. This role will also be responsible for managing the technical production and management of the IT side of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as well as billable short-term projects for clients.
Activities
Develop and drive the ICT and communication plans for BRIDGE, aligned to the overall strategy
Develop operational plans for achievement of the ICT and communications annual objectives, managing the implementation against agreed deadlines and quality standards
Identify areas of risks or challenges within ICT and communications portfolio and demonstrate a problem-solving approach on an ongoing basis
Collaborate with Programme Managers and Knowledge Management officers to execute the ICT and communications plan
Maintain and update the BRIDGE website back end and analytics
Ensure that publications and products are placed on the website before the event or shortly after the event
Monitor and report on website activity on a quarterly basis
Manage the building of a database of information and knowledge
Manage the tracking of the impact of BRIDGE’s knowledge products
Responsible for the production of BRIDGE newsletters and other publications
Facilitate script writing and edit material for publications
Manage the technical production of the IT aspects of CoPs
Produce and edit videos
Proofread text material for videos, ensuring relevance and accuracy
Co-design Google surveys with Programme Managers
Complete data response analysis for data visualization
Communicate with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event
Craft marketing materials such as print and internet advertisements for individual events
Allocate and delegate event planning tasks to staff members where necessary
Plan, schedule and manage virtual events, including problem-solving, directing event set-up and communicating with staff
Evaluation of feedback and lessons learnt from events
Qualifications/Knowledge:
Tertiary qualification e.g. Information Science / Management degree/diploma
Experience:
At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in ICT & Communications role
Demonstrated ability to write and produce technical products
Exposure to developing and maintaining databases & analytics
Experience in development and maintenance of websites
Broad based knowledge of the development sector and the needs of education communities in SA
Advanced level of computer literacy and proficiency (MS Word; PowerPoint; Database programmes and CRM)
Competencies and attributes
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive and demonstrates initiative.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time
Excellent planning and organising
Attention to detail.
Research, analytical and synthesizing skills
Reliable and trustworthy
To Apply:
Interested applicants should apply for these position via [email protected]
For more about BRIDGE, refer to www.bridge.org.za