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[MSF: Vacancy Notice] Public Engagement Coordinator & Translator/Content Editor
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is looking for a Public Engagement Coordinator and Translator/Content Editor. To find out more about these positions, please click following links or see below:
The primary objective of the Communications department is to raise the visibility of MSF’s medical humanitarian work and MSF’s profile in South Korea. The Communications team will ensure the development and delivery of coherent and clear public messages linked to MSF’s field activities and the humanitarian principles that underpin them. Strategies to raise the visibility and acceptance of MSF include communicating through multiple channels of mass and social media, digital channels, print and digital publications, and public events and campaigns, produced in Korean or translated from English to Korean.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Public Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the development and execution of external events, campaigns, and other public-facing activities in order to increase public awareness of MSF Korea and engagement with Korean society. The position is responsible for developing communication materials in support of these initiatives. The Public Engagement Coordinator coordinates with other departments on their external communications/engagement activities as needed.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EVENT & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
Lead planning and execution of MSF Korea offline and online events/campaigns, including the annual film festival; coordinate and collaborate with Communications team and other departments as required for implementation.
Act as the focal point on event management; responsibilities include but not limited to venue/platform selection, vendor management, agenda development and flow, registration, event staffing, and on-site event management.
Manage production of content and communications materials for events/campaigns and liaise with Communications team and vendors on the production process.
Serve as moderator at relevant events and activities as needed.
Develop promotion plans and coordinate with Communications team on channels (media, social media, advertisements).
Monitor and manage events budget.
Evaluate and analyze outcomes, and report and present results.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Manage public speaking engagements and follow up on lecture requests from schools and organizations; identify spokesperson and support presentation preparation – key messaging, fact-checking, review, photo curation, etc.
Manage public engagement projects and activities as they relate to MSF Korea’s communication plan, including managing online community groups.
Manage and follow up on requests from individuals or organizations for collaboration on public engagement projects.
Support content curation for media and social media channels and contribute story ideas at content meetings.
CONTENT AND BRANDING
Ensure MSF brand, messages and tone of all public engagement activities is clear and consistent in line with MSF’s core principles, communications policies, editorial style, institutional identity and field operational priorities.
Support review of Korean-language content for publications, web/digital platforms, multimedia, and events or campaign collateral to ensure accuracy and consistency of MSF terminology, style and tone of voice.
Support copy writing and develop copy pertaining to public engagement projects for MSF Korea website, SNS and other media as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Minimum 3 years of experience in public communications/engagement/advocacy, event or campaign management at an international NGO or NPO, or PR and marketing in the private sector
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, and/or certification in project management.
Commitment to the medical humanitarian principles of MSF and genuine interest in communicating about MSF’s values and activities; please see https://msf.or.kr/office-culture for MSF Korea’s values
Experience in managing large-scale public events and programs and budgets
Excellent writing skills in Korean – knowledge of grammar and style; write, edit and proofread well
Creative and familiar with content development process
Collaborative and a team player; experience working in multidisciplinary teams on integrated projects preferred
Proactive, takes initiative and gets things done
Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects and working with deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable and flexible
Comfortable working for a global organization and with colleagues of different nationalities and across different time zones
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Office 365
Native level Korean language ability
Proficient English language ability (reading, speaking, listening, writing)
Available to work on evenings and weekends, as needed
DESIREABLE SKILLS
Experience managing volunteer programs
Knowledge and interest in humanitarian issues and international affairs
Experience managing blogs and SNS channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Note: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to organizational and operational needs.
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to HR Department at: recruit@seoul.msf.org
Application Deadline: January 28th, 2021
We will contact the selected candidate after the application deadline date within 2 weeks
Translator/Content Editor
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The primary objective of the Communications department is to raise the visibility of MSF’s international medical humanitarian work and MSF’s profile in South Korea. The Communications team ensures the development and delivery of coherent and clear public messages linked to MSF’s field activities and the humanitarian principles that underpin them. Strategies to raise the visibility and acceptance of MSF include communicating through multiple channels of mass media and social media, digital channels, print and digital publications, and public events and campaigns, produced in Korean or translated from English to Korean.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Translator/Content Editor is responsible for ensuring high quality translation and Korean-language communication products from MSF Korea. The position will ensure accurate and reliable translation while preserving the MSF tone of voice and style. As part of the Communications department’s content team, the Translator/Content Editor will also support the content development process through editorial tasks necessary to production of publications. The position will also provide translation and editorial support as needed to other departments in the MSF Korea office.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. TRANSLATION
Translate text from source documents of varying subject matter (English-Korean) and support the review process.
Manage translation projects for the Communications department and source external professional translators when needed.
Manage and maintain a pool of external professional translators and interpreters for use by the office.
Proofread and edit final translated content for posting on MSFK website, SNS and related communication publications.
Regularly update the MSF Korea translation glossary and terminology database and carry out glossary/terminology research using various online tools and indexes.
Serve as translation focal point and provide guidance on phraseology to find the correct translation.
If a professional interpreter or staff is unavailable, serve as backup interpreter for events, meetings, talks, and other needs (English to Korean, Korean to English).
2. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Assist in review of Korean-language content for publications, web/digital platforms, multimedia, and events or campaign collateral to ensure accuracy and consistency of MSF terminology, style and tone of voice.
Support research and fact checking for articles.
Edit copy, restructure articles, and rewrite text as required.
Write Korean-language copy for MSF Korea website, SNS and other media as needed.
Support content curation and help develop and implement the weekly content calendar.
Participate and contribute at content meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
At least 3 years’ work experience in professional translation (English-Korean) and/or content development and publication, preferably for an international organization
Commitment to the medical humanitarian principles of MSF and genuine interest in communicating about MSF’s values and activities; please see https://msf.or.kr/office-culture for MSF Korea’s values
Excellent writing skills in Korean – knowledge of grammar and style; write, edit and proofread well
Experience in managing translation projects and liaising with in-house staff and external vendors throughout the project stages
Familiarity with planning, organizing and executing content creation and distribution
Collaborative and a team player; experience working in multidisciplinary teams on integrated projects preferred
Proactive, takes initiative and gets things done
Detail-oriented and accustomed to working with deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, curious, adaptable and flexible
Comfortable working for a global organization and with colleagues of different nationalities and across different time zones
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Office 365
Bachelor’s degree in translation, communications, journalism or literature, and/or certification in translation (English-Korean)
Native level Korean language ability
Proficient English language ability (reading, speaking, listening, writing)
DESIREABLE SKILLS
Interpretation skills
Copywriting experience
Book and other long-form text translations
Experience in managing blogs and SNS channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Note: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to organizational and operational needs.
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to HR Department at: recruit@seoul.msf.org
Application Deadline: January 28th, 2021
We will contact the selected candidate after the application deadline date within 2 weeks
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) opened its office in the Republic of Korea in 2012, based in Seoul. The MSF Korea office focuses on four key pillars: (1) recruitment of skilled Korean medical and non-medical staff to dispatch to MSF field projects, (2) communications to the Korean public on global humanitarian crises and urgent health emergencies, (3) outreach to Korean stakeholders and policymakers in support of international community engagement and action, (4) and fundraising from Korean donors to directly support MSF medical humanitarian activities.
[MSF: Vacancy Notice] Public Engagement Coordinator & Translator/Content Editor
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is looking for a Public Engagement Coordinator and Translator/Content Editor. To find out more about these positions, please click following links or see below:
Public Engagement Coordinator
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The primary objective of the Communications department is to raise the visibility of MSF’s medical humanitarian work and MSF’s profile in South Korea. The Communications team will ensure the development and delivery of coherent and clear public messages linked to MSF’s field activities and the humanitarian principles that underpin them. Strategies to raise the visibility and acceptance of MSF include communicating through multiple channels of mass and social media, digital channels, print and digital publications, and public events and campaigns, produced in Korean or translated from English to Korean.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Public Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the development and execution of external events, campaigns, and other public-facing activities in order to increase public awareness of MSF Korea and engagement with Korean society. The position is responsible for developing communication materials in support of these initiatives. The Public Engagement Coordinator coordinates with other departments on their external communications/engagement activities as needed.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EVENT & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
CONTENT AND BRANDING
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
DESIREABLE SKILLS
Note: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to organizational and operational needs.
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to HR Department at: recruit@seoul.msf.org
Application Deadline: January 28th, 2021
We will contact the selected candidate after the application deadline date within 2 weeks
Translator/Content Editor
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The primary objective of the Communications department is to raise the visibility of MSF’s international medical humanitarian work and MSF’s profile in South Korea. The Communications team ensures the development and delivery of coherent and clear public messages linked to MSF’s field activities and the humanitarian principles that underpin them. Strategies to raise the visibility and acceptance of MSF include communicating through multiple channels of mass media and social media, digital channels, print and digital publications, and public events and campaigns, produced in Korean or translated from English to Korean.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Translator/Content Editor is responsible for ensuring high quality translation and Korean-language communication products from MSF Korea. The position will ensure accurate and reliable translation while preserving the MSF tone of voice and style. As part of the Communications department’s content team, the Translator/Content Editor will also support the content development process through editorial tasks necessary to production of publications. The position will also provide translation and editorial support as needed to other departments in the MSF Korea office.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. TRANSLATION
2. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
DESIREABLE SKILLS
Note: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to organizational and operational needs.
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to HR Department at: recruit@seoul.msf.org
Application Deadline: January 28th, 2021
We will contact the selected candidate after the application deadline date within 2 weeks
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) opened its office in the Republic of Korea in 2012, based in Seoul. The MSF Korea office focuses on four key pillars: (1) recruitment of skilled Korean medical and non-medical staff to dispatch to MSF field projects, (2) communications to the Korean public on global humanitarian crises and urgent health emergencies, (3) outreach to Korean stakeholders and policymakers in support of international community engagement and action, (4) and fundraising from Korean donors to directly support MSF medical humanitarian activities.