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  • Posted: Aug 17, 2017
    Deadline: Aug 30, 2017
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    The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing...
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    Communication and Knowledge Management (CKM) Officer

    The position: The CKM officer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The officer will report to the Project Manager of the Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) Project. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

    Duties and Accountabilities:

    • Manage and popularize the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal and selected social media
    • Manage monthly distribution of updated information on the Knowledge Portal to users
    • Strengthen and coordinate information and knowledge for the sweetpotato community of practice
    • Assist in the development and implementation of CKM strategies and activities to support CIP’s sweetpotato teams and their partners in SSA.
    • Assist in the organization of major meetings and events related to SASHA and the preparation of minutes
    • Coordinate the preparation of summaries, press releases, fact sheets, media kits etc. of key SASHA events
    • Facilitate the documentation of SASHA’s experiences, achievements and lessons learned and the sharing of findings with relevant target groups, assisting in the editing of documents and the coordination of any graphics/formatting work.
    • Develop videos of new technologies & audio-based slide shows
    • Collaborate with data management team in appropriate documentation and archiving of communication and knowledge outputs.

    Selection Criteria:

    • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or a science-related area.
    • Three years of professional experience in developing and implementing CKM strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
    • Demonstrated experience working with websites and other communication forums.
    • Strong and effective use of social media skills.
    • Skills in database management.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Good skills in photography, with video skills desirable.
    • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
    • Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems.
    • Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English, working knowledge of Portuguese and Kiswahili desirable.
    • A Kenyan citizen

    Conditions: The employment contract will be for a two-year term (with a three months’ probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website, including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 30 August, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Potato Center on recruit.zohopublic.com to apply

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