Communications Analyst at Bioversity International

About the position

• The Communications Analyst will work with scientists and other communication team members to develop communications products around the Alliance’s work in all countries across Africa.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Support the development of communications content and materials that can take the form of compelling narratives, case studies, multimedia graphics, newsletters etc. for publication to a range of audiences.
• Support with compiling best practices, lessons, and synthesizing knowledge management resources ·
• Format reports, presentations and other technical documents including editing, design, and layout.
• Sharing materials and information across Alliance internal collaboration spaces and communication channels.
• Support in conducting research and collecting data as requested.
• Organization and production of small events and internal webinar discussions.
• Creative photography and videography skills to tell the Alliance story in the region.
• Facilitate the organization of, and participation in, key knowledge-sharing events such as workshops, conferences and exhibits.
• Develop and maintain strategic media relations at the regional and national levels to ensure visibility for the Alliance’s work.
• Working closely with the country leads to implementing the regional strategy.
• Perform any other substantive and/or administrative task that might be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related fields. 
• Excellent skills  in photography and videography
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Prior experience working in an international organization, and in multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience and ability to translate complex science into widely compelling and targeted communications stories.
• Able and willing to travel.