Communications Consultant at International Potato Center

Specific tasks will include:

• Helping to organize NPS partner engagement events.
• Writing blogs and content creation for NPS work in Kenya.
• Photography to capture and promote ongoing work as well as during project meetings.
• Preparing social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in line with CIP/CGIAR communication and Knowledge management policies including scheduling social media posts by use of Buffer and other social media scheduling tools.
• Assist in developing metadata, uploading and updating NPS communication and training materials on to various platforms including the CIP website and other partner platforms.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Program Coordinator and Communications Specialist

Deliverables

• Ongoing support on social media, media, content creation
• Photography and Videography
• Organizing partner engagement events in Kenya
• At least two NPS blogs drafted and published.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Media Studies; Information Science, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related area.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Specialty in Development Communications.
• High level of computer literacy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of WordPress, MS Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience in writing an article in a newsroom setting is an asset.
• Highly effective use of social media, networking, and securing information and expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals through email and in person.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills (including an excellent command in English both oral and written).
• Highly proactive and consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Good report writing and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).