Senior Social Media Officer

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.

Duties and responsibilities

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, knowledge and experience

• 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

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
 
 
To apply, please visit our career site at:
 https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
 
 
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at:
 https://www.cifor-icraf.org
 
 
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
 
 
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.