Wikimedia Foundation is Hiring: Remote Roles Open Across 40+ Countries Empowering Free Knowledge Worldwide

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The Wikimedia Foundation is actively recruiting for several remote positions aimed at enhancing its global communications and outreach efforts. These roles are integral to advancing the Foundation’s mission of fostering a world where every individual can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. While specific application deadlines are not provided, interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Movement Communications Specialist (Africa)

Location: Remote (preferably within Africa)

Role Overview:
This position focuses on building bridges and fostering understanding across the Wikimedia movement, with a particular emphasis on the African region. The ideal candidate will be an experienced communicator or community organizer passionate about connecting and collaborating across Africa. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing digital communications strategies, including advising on social media channels and creating compelling content.
• Overseeing a social media content calendar and collaborating with colleagues to develop digital campaigns that increase global awareness of Wikimedia projects.
• Monitoring and maintaining social media channels, engaging with followers, and identifying strategic opportunities for engagement.
• Supporting the development of staff as online thought leaders and creating training materials for Wikimedia community groups.
• Assisting with rapid response and crisis management to protect the brand’s reputation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of digital communications experience, with an emphasis on social media copywriting and account maintenance.
• Experience with various digital communications platforms, audiences, and engagement strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication, editing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, multicultural environment.

Communications Manager

Location: Remote (preferably in the UTC-4 or UTC-5 time zones)

Role Overview:
The Communications Manager will lead communications for advocacy and public policy work, aiming to advance and protect the reputation of the Foundation and its projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing proactive strategic communications plans aligned with the Foundation’s annual objectives.
• Crafting messaging for key initiatives and guiding communications approaches.
• Producing and reviewing a range of communications materials, including press statements, blogs, and newsletters.
• Building and enhancing core narratives around the impact and benefits of Wikimedia projects.
• Managing relationships with external vendors and leading media relations efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years of communications and media relations experience.
• Experience in advocacy, policy, and legal communications, with a track record of developing and implementing cross-channel campaigns.
• Experience leading crisis and rapid response media efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly and balance long-term priorities with urgent needs

Senior Program Officer (Sub-Saharan Africa, French-Speaking)

Location: Remote (must reside in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Role Overview:
This contract position involves supporting the grants cycle and facilitating participatory decision-making for the Foundation’s programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the grant proposal processes from start to finish.
• Managing communications related to the grants cycle and supporting applicants in proposal preparation.
• Coordinating inputs from staff, committees, and communities following the grants process.
• Facilitating regular committee meetings and creating detailed public staff assessments of each proposal.
• Conducting site visits and documenting learning to share with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience in grantmaking, particularly in an international context.
• Experience in nonprofit capacity building and facilitating participatory decision-making.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with creative problem-solving ability.
• Fluency in French and English, with proficiency in written and spoken communication.
• Willingness to accommodate scheduling requirements for frequent interactions across time zones.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply through the Wikimedia Foundation’s official job portal. Please note that application deadlines are not specified; therefore, it is advisable to submit applications promptly.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the hiring organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.