Africa Communication Coordinator at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Overview

• The Africa Communications Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and reporting on regional, country and project-related communications activities. The position is also in charge of Nairobi office communications.

Duties and responsibilities

• Be responsible management of Nairobi Office and all Africa geographic communications.
• Manage communications staff and consultants in the region with dual reporting lines to their head of Duty Station.
• Manage regional communication channels including the website (regional, national and projects), social media and language blogs, news.
• Develop and manage a roster of communications consultants in the region.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and tactical plans including messaging, budgets, action plans and performance metrics for country offices, projects and programs.
• Plan and produce content such as publications, articles, web content, social media content, media releases, infographics, videos, photography, newsletters, presentations and event-related content.
•  Manage events including planning, marketing, implementation, and reporting on results.
• Including regional participation in global events. Coordinate media interactions in the region.
• All production be undertaken in coordination with and using the resources of the COE communications team and consultants.
• Produce analytical reports on the performance of all communications activities.
• Undertake other communication activities as agreed upon.
• All activities are undertaken in coordination with and using the resources of the COE team and consultants.
• Other Responsibilities Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws. Participate in projects as may be required.

Education, knowledge and experience

•  Master’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in strategic communications planning, messaging, and monitoring.
• 4 years of full-time experience in journalism, writing, editing, digital and print media, video production or broadcasting.
• Excellent understanding of different communication formats and channels and strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Background and understanding of environment, climate, forestry or related subject areas and science communications.
• Excellent English and French language skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficient in Portuguese and Spanish an advantage.