Executive Communications Officer at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Overview

• This is an opportunity to drive the messaging and impact of CIFOR-ICRAF research and action on the ground. The Executive Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and thought leadership of CIFOR-ICRAF by managing key social media channels, drafting speeches, and preparing high-quality presentations. The successful candidate will ensure that all communications align with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, reflecting the voice and values of the organization.
• The primary objective of this assignment is to strengthen the organization’s public profile and thought leadership through strategic and effective communication. The Executive Communications Officer will achieve this by:
• Crafting compelling speeches and talking points that effectively communicate the vision, values, and organizational goals
• Developing visually appealing and impactful presentations
• Managing and curating social media presence to enhance engagement with key audiences and stakeholders
• Providing comprehensive communications support to ensure consistency and alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities and internal messaging

Duties and responsibilities

 Social Media Management:

• Develop, implement, and manage social media accounts and strategy
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across key platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn)
• Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance and engagement
• Ensure brand consistency and manage online interactions in a timely and professional manner

Speechwriting:

• Draft, edit, and refine speeches, talking points, and remarks for public appearances, events, and internal meetings
• Conduct thorough research to ensure speeches are relevant, impactful, and aligned with current organizational and industry trends
• Collaborate with relevant teams to gather insights and data to support key messages

Presentation Development:

• Design and develop visually compelling and informative presentations for various audiences, including stakeholders, partners, and internal staff
• Ensure presentations are aligned with messaging and organizational branding guidelines
• Maintain a repository of presentation templates and materials for reuse and adaptation

General Communications Support:

• Provide strategic communications advice and support on media engagements and public appearances
• Drive internal communications initiatives
• Write regular staff newsletters and opinion pieces
• Support filming the CEO (Communications, Outreach and Engagement)
• Coordinate with the broader communications team to ensure alignment and integration of messaging across platforms
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and other documentation as required
• Manage special projects and perform other duties assigned

Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, preferably in a high-profile or executive environment
• Proven experience in managing social media platforms for corporate communications (senior executives, organizations, initiatives)
• Strong background in writing (speeches, newsletters, opinion pieces etc.) and content creation
• Proficiency in designing presentations using tools such as PowerPoint, Keynote, or Canva

The application deadline is 12 Apr 2025