Temporary Business Support Officer I (Communications Officer) at International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology - ICIPE

(Ref. No. NRS/443/042021)

icipe seeks to recruit a Temporary Business Support Officer I (Communications Officer) in the BioInnovate Africa Programme. The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville campus. The position will be offered for an initial contract of 6 months, renewable, subject to continued project needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Overall Purpose of the Job

The position holder will support implementation of BioInnovate Africa(BA) communications strategy for key activities in 2021, which include publicity around BA Bioscience Innovation Bootcamp, BA Biobusiness Acceleration and the 2ndEastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference. The staff will focus on BA social media in line with agreed campaigns to increase stakeholder engagement and awareness of BA projects and the aforementioned activities. He/She is expected to researchand analyse social media trends, including social media web visitor data, to improve social media presence and campaign efficacy around the activities.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in social science, journalism, communications,graphics design or other related fields.
• One year‘s experience in journalism, communications,graphics design or related field.