Vacancy: Communications Officer - Africa About the organization: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. About the Position: The Communications Officer will enhance the impact of CIMMYT’s work and build and nurture relationships with donors, policy-makers, the scientific community, media and other stakeholders. The Communications Officer will actively communicate on behalf of key CIMMYT projects in Africa on a regular basis. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General Outreach and Communications Implement a communications strategy to advance CIMMYT’s research-for-development programs in Africa. Help develop and disseminate targeted messages to different stakeholders on the key projects implemented by CIMMYT in the region. Support the product development and delivery teams in enhancing their impact through relevant communications channels. Provide communications support to prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences. Coordinate closely with the communications staff at global HQ in Mexico on technical matters. Media Relations Support developing and implementing a comprehensive media strategy, including media field trips. Raise awareness through media of the value and impact of major projects implemented by CIMMYT in the region. Publications and Multi-Media Content Write, edit and oversee the production of publications, including newsletters, scientific reports for media, etc. Provide necessary writing/editing support of project technical reports. Lead new approaches to create and distribute multi-media content related to the supported CIMMYT projects. Donor Communications Support Under the supervision of CIMMYT’s Communications Manager for Africa, generate compelling communications and marketing collateral to support CIMMYT’s donor relations initiatives in Africa. Provide relevant support in drafting project proposals in close coordination with the Global Maize Program Director. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related discipline. Minimum of five years’ experience in non-profit and/or science communications, marketing, public relations and media campaigns. Event organization and promotion experience. Experience developing website content. Nonprofit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the nonprofit environment. Skills and Competencies: Fluent, strong and proven English writing/editing skills. Proficiency in the local language will be an advantage. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Clear grasp of communications strategies and creativity in applying them. Ability to express technical concepts in clear, simple language for diverse audiences, including the general public. Proficiency in use of social and new media tools. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision. Terms of Offer: We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. How to Apply: Click here to apply online Applications will be considered until 24 October 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. About ICRAF: The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors. Please refer to our website for more information: cimmyt.org
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:21:46 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015