Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) | Consultancy

Senior Social Media Officer

Bogor, Indonesia | Posted on 03/28/2025

Job Information

  • Reference No 2483
  • Department Name Communications, Outreach and Engagement (COE) Team
  • Hiring Manager Bastian Tampubolon
  • Created Time 03/28/2025 09:40
  • Date Opened 03/28/2025
  • Target Date 04/26/2025
  • Number of Positions 1
  • Job Opening Status In-progress
  • Job Type Consultancy
  • Industry Consulting
  • Created By [object Object]
  • City Bogor
  • State/Province Jawa Barat
  • Country Indonesia
  • Zip/Postal Code 16115

About Us

CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.

Overview

CIFOR-ICRAF is seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Social Media Officer to join its Communications, Outreach, and Engagement (COE) team in Bogor, Indonesia. This is an exciting opportunity to harness the power of social media to amplify groundbreaking research, influence policy, and inspire action on some of the most pressing challenges of our time—including climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and food security. The Senior Social Media Officer will work under the supervision of the Global Social Media Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing CIFOR-ICRAF’s online presence, engaging with key audiences, and supporting the organization’s strategic communication goals. If you’re a creative storyteller with a strategic mindset, passionate about sustainability and experienced in managing high-profile digital platforms, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of forests, people and the planet.

Job Description

1.       Content Creation and Curation

  • Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content tailored for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others
  • Guide the production of shareable digital content such as graphics, videos, infographics, and animations

2.       Community Engagement

  • Monitor social media channels daily, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

3.       Campaign Planning and Execution

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align social media efforts with broader campaigns and initiatives
  • Support paid marketing activities by assisting in the planning, execution, and tracking of sponsored posts and advertisements

4.       Analytics and Reporting

  • Monitor and analyze social media analytics and performance metrics
  • Provide regular reports and insights to the Global Social Media Coordinator to inform data-driven strategies and content optimization

5.       Creative Strategy and Innovation

  • Stay up to date with emerging social media trends, tools, and best practices
  • Propose and implement creative approaches to enhance audience engagement, such as hashtag campaigns, contests, and interactive posts

6.       Visual and Multimedia Support

  • Provide photo and video support, including basic editing and ensuring high-quality visuals for social media channels
  • Work with the design team to create visually compelling assets that align with brand guidelines and ensure consistency across platforms

7.       Strategic Alignment

  • Support the development, implementation, and management of CIFOR-ICRAF’s social media strategy in collaboration with the Global Social Media Coordinator

 8.       Additional Tasks

  • Assist in other tasks related to science writing, event coverage, and live social media reporting
  • Perform any other duties as required by the COE team


Education, Experience and Technical skills

•	Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
•	Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media management, preferably within a nonprofit, research, or environmental organization
•	Strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and analytics tools
•	Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and basic video editing
•	Experience in paid social media campaigns is a plus
•	Excellent writing and communication skills in English

Personal Attributes and Competencies

•	Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
•	Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
•	Strong understanding of digital communications and social media trends
•	Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and engaging content
•	Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
•	Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Terms and conditions

•	This is a consultancy position
•	The period of the consultancy is 12 (twelve) months
•	Work location: Bogor, Indonesia

Application process 
•	The application deadline is 26 April 2025
•	We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates

<br>To apply, please visit our career site at: 
https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/

<br>To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: 
https://www.cifor-icraf.org

<br>CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged. 

<br>CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

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