Wikimedia Foundation

Movement Communications Specialist (Africa)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Education, Community & Social ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess excellent written English and fluency in at least one other African language, good knowledge of Wikimedia communities’ dynamics, policies, cultures, and channels, and be a natural collaborator who enjoys working with others and brings a supportive attitude to team efforts. They should also be well organized, skilled at handling logistical tasks, efficient, able to meet deadlines, and have experience engaging and facilitating dialogue with volunteers across various formats, including virtual meetings, on-wiki discussions, and in-person events. Furthermore, candidates should have experience working in a multilingual and multicultural environment and on wiki experience contributing to Wikimedia projects.

Responsibilities

The Movement Communications Specialist will support building connection, trust, and understanding with communities through two-way dialogue, help celebrate Wikipedia turning 25 by planning and supporting community events, work closely with others to deploy software features onto relevant Wikis, follow the movement pulse by monitoring community channels and understanding relevant discussions, map editor communities and Wikimedia movement in the African region, implement insights, coordinate translation requests, track and manage budgets, maintain communication with translators, and support the Movement Communications team by taking up occasional assignments for other organizational priorities as directed by the manager.

Skills

Community Engagement
Campaigning
Community Organizing
Communication
Event Planning
Digital Collaboration
Monitoring & Analysis
Software Deployment

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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