Communications Specialist CIMMYT

Country: Kenya

Organization: World Agroforestry Centre

Closing date: 11 Aug 2023

CIMMYT is looking for a:

Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist will actively communicate about key CIMMYT projects in Africa on a regular basis.

Summary of responsibilities

Communication and media support.

• Work closely with the country representative and CIMMYT comms colleagues in the region and at the HQ to provide communication and media support to promote activities and research outputs/findings related to country and regional projects.


• Provide communications support for prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences.

Partnerships.

• Work with scientists and partners to visit farmers and on-station trials to write impact stories.


• Work and follow-up with vendors (local and HQ) to produce high quality print and audio-visual communication products.

Publications.

• Write press releases, media invites and coordinate media visits to various events and field tours.


• Write content for publications including newsletters, scientific reports, etc.


• Prepare content for campaigns including messages, pictures, videos etc.


• Support and coordinate photography and videography activities for field activities.


• Support new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content to promote CIMMYT projects in the region.


• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related discipline.


• 3 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and/or nonprofit communications.


• Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Knowledge of adobe applications (graphic design applications would be an advantage).


• Good photography and videography skills are a plus.


• Experience with WordPress.


• Proficiency in the use of social networking and new media tools.


• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Innovation and Creativity, Decision-Making, and Multi-Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.


• The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.


• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.
  

How to apply

Application process

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

• The application deadline is 11 August 2023.
  


• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.


• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.