Movement Communications Specialist, Africa (contract)
Wikimedia Foundation
Sub-Saharan Africa
Not specified; adjusted to country of hire based o...
Remote
Extensive experience working across africa
Excellent written english fluency
Experience with multilingual multicultural environments
The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a Movement Communications Specialist for a contract position focused on building connections and collaboration across Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communication, campaigning, or community organizing, and will support the organization's efforts to foster understanding and engagement within the Wikimedia movement
Job Summary
The role focuses on building bridges and shared understanding within the Wikimedia movement specifically across the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Responsibilities include supporting two-way dialogue with communities, mapping editor groups, and deploying technology features onto relevant Wikis.
The position requires a natural collaborator who can engage volunteers through various formats including virtual meetings and in-person events.
Matching Summary
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The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a Movement Communications Specialist for a contract position focused on building connections and collaboration across Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communication, campaigning, or community organizing, and will support the organization's efforts to foster understanding and engagement within the Wikimedia movement.
Salary
Not specified; Adjusted to country of hire based on cost of living
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Extensive experience working across Africa
Excellent written English fluency
Experience with multilingual multicultural environments
Ability to facilitate dialogue with volunteers
Strong organizational and logistic skills
Nice-to-have
Fluency in at least one other African language
Knowledge of Wikimedia communities dynamics
Experience contributing to Wikimedia projects
Familiarity with free knowledge communities
Natural collaborator with supportive attitude
Key Requirements
Based in Sub-Saharan Africa region
Must have current work authorization in location
Citizenship or permanent residency required for specific countries
Work Rights
Current work authorization in location; Citizenship/PR required for specific countries