NIDOS Social Media and Communications Volunteer
Job Description & Person Specification
NIDOS is a network of over 100 international development organisations in Scotland. We aim to improve the
capacity, influence and effectiveness of the sector in Scotland through providing opportunities for networking,
debate, training and promotion of good practice.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed volunteer to help support our social media and
communications. Working in a supportive, small and friendly team, this is a great opportunity for someone who
would like to gain experience of the international development sector in Scotland.
Practical outcomes:
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Increase Twitter, Facebook activity and YouTube activity
Provide regular reporting on NIDOS’ social media activity
Provide social media support during NIDOS events
Identify member events, vacancies, and campaigns
Identify potential advertising revenue through non-member events, vacancies, and training
Identify relevant news and information through Google alerts
Expand the NIDOS image bank
Time commitment:
Minimum of 1-2 days per week for at least 3 months
Location:
Remotely and at Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR
Reporting to:
Policy and Communications Support Officer
Deadline for applications:
Monday 21 September, 9am
Interviews:
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 September
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Job Description
Weekly Tasks:
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Schedule regular Tweets and Facebook posts
Monitor NIDOS Facebook and Twitter feeds for relevant content
Respond appropriately to any comments and delete any spam/inappropriate posts
Like/comment on members’ activity where appropriate
Like new members’ Facebook pages and follow members on Twitter
Notify the Marketing and Information Officer of relevant events and job vacancies
Review Google Alerts and pass relevant items to NIDOS staff
Increase social media during NIDOS events
Develop NIDOS Social Media:
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Keep up-to-date with social media developments and news, and advise NIDOS Policy and
Communications Support Officer where necessary
Assist with the development of images and video for NIDOS communications, including expanding the
NIDOS image bank
Support the Policy and Communications Officer to develop reporting systems for social media, in line
with the NIDOS Business Plan
Interpret and analyse reports to increase traffic on social media platforms and website
Support the Policy and Communications Support Officer with other tasks as required
Person Specification: Skills and Experience
Essential:
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Passion for social media
Excellent computer skills, including experience of Facebook and Twitter
Good communication skills, including oral and written skills suitable for social media
Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative
Some availability during working hours
Sympathetic to the aims of NIDOS and committed to maintaining NIDOS’s reputation
Commitment to high standards of interaction online, including attention to detail and accuracy
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Desirable:
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Experience of working with digital images and video
Experience of using Facebook and/or Twitter for a charity
Ability to work from home for some of the time
Terms and Conditions Summary
Line management
The volunteer will be managed by the Policy and Communications Support Officer
Expenses
Expenses will be provided up to a maximum of £40 per month (to include lunch and travel by public transport)
with additional expenses provided when necessary for attending NIDOS events.
Working from home
The volunteer would usually be expected to work one day a week in the NIDOS office. Alternatively the
volunteer may work from home with weekly catch-ups in the NIDOS office.
Training
The volunteer will receive an induction to NIDOS, and ongoing support through weekly meetings, and by phone
and email. They will also have access to NIDOS training and networking events where appropriate and will
receive regular reviews to gain feedback on their progress.
Application Process
The application process will consist of an application form (on next page) and an informal interview at the NIDOS
office in Edinburgh. NIDOS welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people
with disabilities and people from black and minority ethnic communities.
CVs will not be accepted. Please use the application form provided.
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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
NIDOS Social Media and Communications Volunteer, April 2015
All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
e-mail
Where did you hear
about voluntary work
with NIDOS?
Why do you want to be a volunteer with NIDOS?
Work Experience
Have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification for this voluntary position and then please give
details of any relevant experience, either voluntary or paid
Organisation
Experience
Dates
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Skills - Please detail any other skills/experience you feel are relevant
IT Skills – Please list software that you have experience of using (e.g. Word, Excel) and give a rough indication
of level of competency (e.g. basic/intermediate/advanced)
Education
Please give a general outline of your education to date
Subject
Level
Date
How much time per week are you able to commit
to this role?
NIDOS requests that volunteers commit to a
minimum of one day per week.
Please state which days you are available.
On an occasional basis, would you be available
on weekends and evenings?
Over what period would you be available? (e.g.
June - September)
Do you have any special needs that we should be
aware of?
Send your completed application form to: jobs@nidos.org.uk by 9am, Monday 21st September 2015.
We would prefer electronic applications but if you want to submit a hard copy you can send it to:
NIDOS, Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR.
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NIDOS Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Completion of this form is voluntary. We wish to ensure that as wide a range of people as possible apply for
vacancies within NIDOS. This monitoring form will help us to identify any groups of people that are underrepresented and give us an idea of where further promotion of our vacancies may be needed. Forms are
confidential and will be separated from your application form. Completion of each section is voluntary.
Your name
Volunteer position applied for
Section 1: Gender – are you
NIDOS Social Media and Communications Volunteer
Female
Transgender
Male
Other
Section 2: Age
What was your age on your last birthday?
Section 3: Disability
Do you have a disability/impairment as defined under the Disability Discrimination Act which defines disability as:
someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or
her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities?
No disability or impairment
A physical impairment
A sensory
impairment
A mental health
condition
A learning disability
Any other disability or
impairment
Section 4: Ethnicity
Please indicate how you would describe yourself (your ethnicity)
 White Scottish
 Asian Chinese
 Black Caribbean
 White English
 Asian Indian
 Black African
 White Welsh
 Asian Pakistani
 Black Other
 White Other  Asian Bangladeshi  Mixed Background
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 Gypsy/Traveller  Asian Other
 Other Ethnic Background
Section 5: Sexual Orientation – which best describes your sexuality
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay
Bisexual
Other
Section 6: Religion
How do you describe yourself with regard to holding or not holding a religious or philosophical belief? (Tick as
many boxes as appropriate)
 Agnostic
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 I have religious or philosophical beliefs, but I do not follow a particular religion or belief
system
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 Other (Please specify)…………………………………………………………………………
 Prefer not to say
How did you find out about this vacancy? If you saw an advert, where did you see it?
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