Communication Specialist at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Job Summary

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

Job Description

• Work closely with the Communications Officer to provide communication and media support to prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences.
• Work with scientists and partners to visit farmers and on-station trials to write impact stories.
• Write press releases, media invites and coordinate media visits to various events and field tours.
• Write content for the production of publications, including newsletters, scientific reports, etc.
• Support and coordinate photography and videography activities for field activities.
• Work and follow-up with vendors (local and HQ) to produce high quality print and audio-visual communication products.
• Prepare content for campaigns including messages, pictures, videos etc.
• Monitor and upload content in projects websites.
• Support new approaches to create and distribute multi-media content to the CIMMYT projects in the region.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• University degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline. Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 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.
• Excellent English writing, storytelling and editing skills
• Familiarity with agriculture, science, development or a related field,
• Experience with WordPress.
• Proficiency in use of social networking and new media tools.
• Familiarity with Adobe graphic design applications would be an advantage
• Good photography and videography skills are a plus.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Innovation and Creativity, Decision-Making, and Multi-Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity.