Business Support Assistant II (Communications Assistant) at icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health

Overall Purpose of the Job

To support with packaging and archiving BioInnovate Africa communications documentations that targets broader audience, through production of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, and content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc. He/She is expected to research and analyse online media trends, including social media visitor data, to enhance social media presence and campaign efficacy of BioInnovate Africa. 

Specific Duties

• Cover BioInnovate Africa events, including taking photos, captioning and filing the photos.
• Assist in streamlining BioInnovate Africa digital platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flicker, and Website), ensuring uniform content and for landing pages, graphics, and other elements within the platforms.
• Track and monitor BioInnovate Africa publicity; filing media publications and footages that cover BioInnovate Africa events and supported projects.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or other related fields.
• Writing and editing skills for articles.
• Social media management skills.
• Photography and videography, including production of podcasts.
• Skilled in using Adobe graphics design software to develop artworks for IEC materials.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a similar role.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Provide platforms for knowledge and information exchange among partners and the public, by supporting content production and management of BioInnovate Africa digital platforms.
• Enhanced visibility of BioInnovate Africa through supporting production of IEC materials, photography, videography, podcasts, media tacking