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Localisation Lead
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Description
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Support the development of EngageMedia’s localisation program and strategy
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Manage collaborative design and consultation processes with partners and advisers
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Develop and execute project plans
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Manage a variety of localization communities and participants, including volunteers
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In-person and virtual event planning, coordination and facilitation (volunteer community meetings, localization sprints and other collaborative events).
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Ensure quality assurance and control for localization
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Conduct research and produce short reports
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Develop and maintain partnerships with a range of individuals and organisations working in the area of localisation, digital safety and digital rights
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Represent EngageMedia in localisation and digital rights networks and forums
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Promote localisation materials, software and publications to relevant communities and geographic areas
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Advise the Executive Director and senior managers in fundraising and partnership efforts, including supporting proposal writing, networking, and managing relationships for localisation
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Design and implement localisation networking and learning events
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Directly train civil society members in localisation
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Lead the design of localisation training agendas
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Prepare and compile relevant training and educational resources
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Actively learn from the field, including documenting and sharing relevant knowledge
Responsibilities
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Experience establishing processes, supporting teams, and managing a portfolio of technology products
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Experience with content management systems and software repositories
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Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
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Bi-lingual at minimum, additional languages a strong advantage
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Experience in localisation project management
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Strong background in relevant technologies and their use, such as in secure communications
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Knowledge of issues on digital rights, open and secure technology
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Familiarity working with multicultural and decentralised teams in virtual workspaces
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A proactive and growth mindset
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High-level organisational, interpersonal, and motivational skills
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Analytical and problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new things, build expertise and develop new approaches
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Ability to take on a variety of deadline-driven tasks with limited supervision
Hard Skills
- Relationship building
- Content Creation and Management
- Team management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Business planning
- Business analysis
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Problem-solver
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
We offer
The position starts as soon as possible. An initial 12-month, full-time, contract will be offered, with annual extensions based on the completion of successful performance reviews.
The annual gross remuneration will approximately be between 23,500 and 32,000 USD, depending on skills, location, and experience.
The position includes the following benefits:
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4 weeks of holiday leave
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10 days sick and carer’s leave (with additional 5 days in case of COVID-19)
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11 days public holiday leave
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5 days bereavement leave
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18 weeks parental leave
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8 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
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Monthly communications and equipment allowance
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Health insurance subsidy
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Personal and professional development allowance