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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Responsibilities
The head of ILRI Communications and Knowledge Management will work directly with ILRI’s teams covering (1) Information, Publishing and Curation; (2) Knowledge, Engagement and Collaboration; and (3) Communications, Awareness and Advocacy as well as working closely with other communications colleagues within ILRI, CGIAR and our donors and partners; and with ILRI directors, managers, scientists and other program staff and consultants. Working closely with three team leaders, this person will:
The ideal candidate will be:
• Someone who enjoys reading research publications and engaging with scientists
• An astute judge of what communications best suit what audiences and purposes
• Equal parts communicator, knowledge manager and people manager
• Scrupulous about maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Passionate about finding fresh ways to communicate
• Inspired by the ideas of others and an inspiring team member for others
• Someone who thinks across multimedia platforms and experiments with new media
• Self-directed and resourceful
Requirements
Post location: The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position level: The position level is 5B.
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
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