Senior Associate Program Communications at Bioversity International

Main duties and responsibilities:

•  Lead the implementation of the internal and external strategy, the communication and knowledge management plans and activities to position OneSF’s narrative and impact pathways.
•  Oversee, produce, and manage the development of OneSF’s communications and knowledge products (stories, releases, blogs, videos, podcasts, digital content, publications, and etcetera.)
•  Ensure participation in major events (CBD, UNFCCC, etc.), with an emphasis on positioning OneSF’s mission and sharing knowledge with stakeholders and priority audiences.
•  Coordinate global and regional actions with the Alliance Global and Regional communications officers(Africa, Asia, Latin America) and with CGIAR Outreach & Communications, and Partnerships and Advocacy units and team members.
•  Contribute to the design and organization of high-level strategic meetings, knowledge management, and capacity building workshops, seminars, and events.
•  Provide advice on external communications opportunities and issues related to OneSF’s mission.
•  Contribute to the production of Alliance’s multimedia content, such as stories, videos, podcasts, awareness-raising materials, research briefs and reports, digital products, and capacity building tools.

Requirements

Requirements and Experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in communications, external affairs or marketing with experience working in interdisciplinary programs related to agriculture, environment and development studies preferred.
•  Professional specialization or equivalent, Master’s Degree desirable
•  Minimum 3 years of work experience of relevant professional experience in similar roles with proven capacity for program communications coordination and knowledge management.
•  Experience in the design and deployment of communications strategies and plans using different media to target a wide range of audiences.
•  Broad understanding of sustainable finance.
•  Knowledge of international development field is highly preferred.
•  Excellent knowledge of MS office applications, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
•  Ability to create engaging digital content for use on social media platforms to a high standard, using platforms like Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Headliner etc.
•  Strong knowledge of and experience with different CMS, including Drupal and WordPress.
•  Experience with photography and/or videography desirable.
•  Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
•  Demonstrate initiative and creativity in reaching and enthusing new and existing stakeholders and working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
•  Must be able to work independently with little supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
•  Well-developed organization skills with the ability to deliver on-time and manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
•  Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people.
•  Ability to multi-task and prioritize between tasks with excellent record keeping and data management skills.
•  Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively with scientists and interdisciplinary teams.