Communications Officer-AWARD at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Summary of Responsibilities

• Support AWARD’s internal and external communication and engagement activities and ensure that they support in building an informed focus on gender-responsive agricultural research in Africa.
• Lead the development of communication products and publications focused on AWARD’s strategy including writing, editing, illustrating, designing, and formatting a stream of information materials such as regular news articles, feature blog articles, brochures and posters.
• Design and layout of AWARD information products: Support the production of high quality, brand-compliant, multimedia information products and visual assets.
• Maintain AWARD website and other communication platforms as needed.
• Develop, implement and manage a posting schedule for AWARD’s online platforms contributing to AWARD’s online outreach capacity.
• Coordinate production of bi-monthly electronic newsletter: produce and compile content, distribute, and maintain mailing lists.
• Track and analyze the online footprint and media mentions of AWARD and amplify these where appropriate.
• Assist in media engagement.
• Field and respond to general inquiries.
• Document AWARD events or events that AWARD participates in.

Requirements

Education, knowledge, and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field, preferably in the development, science, agriculture or NGO sector.
• At least five years’ relevant, professional experience in a communications position.
• Fluency in English required.
• Superior writing and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in the application of professional editorial standards, journalistic news writing and corporate brand style.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability in publication and communication of different content to a variety of audiences.
• Strong self-starter with the initiative to identify opportunities and take appropriate action.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (the whole Adobe suite).

Direct, demonstrated experience with and knowledge of:

• Content management systems- mainly Drupal and WordPress
• Online newsletter management
• social networking strategies, networks, tools
• graphic design (Adobe suite)
• Displays the highest standards of personal integrity.

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