The Communications Specialist will actively communicate about key CIMMYT projects in Africa on a regular basis. Duties and responsibilities:
Communication and media support. Work closely with the country representative and CIMMYT comms colleagues in the region and at the HQ to provide communication and media support to promote activities and research outputs/findings related to country and regional projects. Provide communications support for prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences
Partnerships. Work with scientists and partners to visit farmers and on-station trials to write impact stories. Work and follow-up with vendors (local and HQ) to produce high quality print and audio-visual communication products
Publications. Write press releases, media invites and coordinate media visits to various events and field tours. Write content for publications including newsletters, scientific reports, etc.
Prepare content for campaigns including messages, pictures, videos etc. Support and coordinate photography and videography activities for field activities
Support new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content to promote CIMMYT projects in the region. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements Minimum of a master’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related discipline.
3 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and/or nonprofit communications.
Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.
Education, knowledge and experience:
Minimum of a master’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related discipline.
3 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and/or nonprofit communications.
Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.
Terms and conditions:
This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience
The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
