PUBLICATIONS CONSULTANT

CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT FOR PUBLICATIONS CONSULTANT

Communications Department

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Establishment Agreement calls for the Centre to enhance communication and information exchange in order to facilitate interreligious and intercultural dialogue and cooperation among people. The Communications Department engages KAICIID’s audiences with information that fosters an up-to-date, actionable and relevant understanding of the Centre’s mission and work. Its goal is to win support for the Centre’s mandate and a positive reception of the outcomes its work achieves.

ROLE

KAICIID is seeking a Publications Consultant to support the Centre’s work through the production of high-quality communications products which clearly and powerfully communicate the importance of interreligious dialogue to a variety of audiences.

In close collaboration with the KAICIID Communications Department, the Public Affairs Consultant will be contracted to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities.

FUNCTIONS

• Plan and oversee the production of KAICIID’s multilingual publications (factsheets, KAICIID Annual Reports, About KAICIID, and any other publication as required);
• Manage assigned publications projects throughout the entire production process (selecting photos, liaising with stakeholders for approvals, quality checks, proofreading, drafting, design, production, ensuring deadlines are met);
• Coordinate editorial, pre-press and production processes for KAICIID publications, reprints and translations; prepare schedules; monitor budgets; coordinate procurement processes; assess time, costs and resources needed for publication projects;
• Draft or edit (in English) for KAICIID’s publications;
• Copyedit and proofread KAICIID publications;
• Serve as focal point for external vendors, transfer appropriate files, order reprints, ensure compliance with KAICIID’s publication guidelines;
• Liaise with KAICIID Programmes focal points to gather information for content development;
• Draft and coordinate communications plans for publications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one year experience in organizational communications with a strong track record in editing and producing compelling communications material on deadline;
• Experience in project management for publications is highly desirable;
• Experience with following a style guide to maintain consistent branding;
• Shows a clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of an international organization;
• Some experience of budget and resource management is desirable;
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
• Ability to understand and communicate complex issues in a compelling, accessible manner;
• Aptitude for refining messaging and design to effectively communicate to a variety of target audiences;
• The chosen candidate will have the ability to work independently or in a team with minimum supervision, and will be able to multitask and juggle projects effectively;
• Experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) desirable.

LANGUAGES

Native or native-level English proficiency (written and spoken). Knowledge of one of KAICIID’s other working languages (German, Spanish, Arabic) is a significant advantage.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a full-time assignment. The selected candidate is expected to start on 1 December 2021 and will be offered a consultancy contract until 31 December 2022.

COMPENSATION

The fee will be offered in accordance with KAICIID consultancy rates, depending on the experience and expertise of the selected candidate.

LOCATION

Home based

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

31 October 2021

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a Curriculum Vitae together with a cover letter.

KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.