Communications Officer at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

•  Document and communicate project news, updates, and stories in suitable formats and products through print, photography, and videography for various target audiences.
•  Prepare content for the website, social media, and newsletters.
•  Work with project staff and partners to provide communication support for key events and meetings.
•  Support in the design of project publication materials including but not limited to flyers, factsheets, and newsletters.
•  Support scientists in preparing scientific posters, presentations, and other materials
•  Keep an updated database of project stories published and work with our multimedia team to archive photos.
•  Travel, as needed, to document project work on the ground, including field visits.
•  Offer logistical support during project workshops, field visits, and meetings
•  Support in any other work as may be assigned by the project management team, HQ communications, and supervisor(s).

Requirements

•  Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Development, or relevant field.
•  2-3 years' experience working in Communication in the research or development field, preferably international NGO/research organizations or media house.
•  Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in agricultural research for development is an added advantage.
•  Experience in website content management.

Education, knowledge and experience

•  Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Development, or relevant field. 2-3 years' experience working in Communication in the research or development field, preferably international NGO/research organizations or media house. Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in agricultural research for development is an added advantage. Experience in website content management.