The Senior Associate - Program Communication, reporting to the Communications Senior Manager, leads strategic communication planning and coordination of external and internal communications, and knowledge management plans for positioning the OneSF’s mission and impact pathways among priority stakeholders. The Senior Associate – Program Communication is a member of the Alliance Global Communications team and works to provide strategic communications support to program leads and researchers in communicating accomplishments, ongoing research efforts, and sharing knowledge products of OneSF to a wide variety of audiences. Working closely with the Digital and Internal Communications team and Publications, Brand and Graphic Design Team, the Senior Associate Program Communication provides advice and guidance on narratives, content production and outreach opportunities. The Senior Associate - Program Communication will also liaise with the CGIAR’s Communications & Outreach, and Partnerships & Advocacy relevant units and team members.
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.
