The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. It is one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ILRIs website and news sites, leading editorial strategy and overseeing a team and ensuring timely quality output, and aligned with institutional priorities.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts for continuous improvement.
Mobilize resources (internally and externally) to support communication initiatives.
Mentor communication officers to enhance storytelling, messaging, and strategic dissemination.
Link and support other CAKM areas.
Oversee messaging and communication plans for ILRI’s leadership and research themes.
Strengthen ILRI’s reputation by positioning ILRI leaders and researchers as authoritative voices in sustainable livestock research.
Oversee media relations, including development and implementation of a high impact media relations strategy, establishing strong media relations, handling media enquiries and reporting on results.
Lead campaigns that promote ILRI’s role in food systems, climate, and policy discussions.
Oversee the production of high-quality communication outputs (articles, multimedia, digital content).
Lead ILRI’s shift to audience-driven, impact-oriented communication which works with multiple media
Support CAKM leadership in managing communication workflows and strategy execution.
Oversee the social media ensuring strategic planning, implementation and results.
Set systems and standards for effective, strategic communication, outreach and dissemination using of data driven monitoring to drive decisions.
Align ILRI’s communication with policy, advocacy, and resource mobilization goals.
Support wider ILRI marketing, branding and design efforts.
Requirements:
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international relations, communications, journalism, or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic communications environment, preferably.
Fluency in English at a native level is essential; other languages (esp. French) an advantage
Experience in working for a research, agriculture or within the development sector is an advantage.
Proven experience in managing teams and driving change and innovation in communications
Expertise in science communication, with the ability to translate research into engaging, high impact narratives. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
Well-versed in using different communication, multi-media approaches and techniques, with a clear focus on targeting stakeholders effectively and achieving measurable impact.
Proven experience in developing and monitoring impactful and targeted outreach and dissemination strategies using a range of channels (social media, traditional media, documentaries, etc.)
Project management skills, delegating responsibilities effectively, ensuring clear roles and accountability and aligning communication initiatives with institutional priorities.
