Job Description

INTERN -COMMUNICATIONS- IITA, RWANDA

THE ORGANIZATION

The
Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that
harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to
improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of
malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The
Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin
America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private
sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a
food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition
security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a
not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet
Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural
resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa,
we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase
employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR,
a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please
visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position holder will support IITA’s communication and outreach
activities in Rwanda through creative storytelling, content development, and
administrative support as required. The role requires attention to detail,
effective communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability
to work independently with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will
demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, respect for office procedures and
working hours, responsible use of organizational equipment and resources, and
adherence to workplace safety and security requirements while contributing to
IITA’s mission and activities in Rwanda.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Demonstrate a strong
    interest in communication and storytelling.

  • Possess a keen eye for
    detail and a creative mindset.

  • Be eager to learn and
    contribute to IITA’s mission and activities in Rwanda.

  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently
    with minimal supervision.

  • Be flexible and willing
    to work additional hours when necessary.

  • Have effective
    interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Respect office culture,
    procedures, and working hours.

  • Demonstrate
    responsibility and care in handling office equipment and other items

  • entrusted to them.

  • Adhere to workplace
    safety and security procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and
Experience

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Communication, Public Relations, Multimedia.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    applications.

  • Excellent English communication
    skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to draft clear and
    effective communications.

Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Willingness to learn and ability
    to complete tasks on time and to a high standard of quality.

  • Proactive approach.

  • Ability to work independently
    and/or as part of interdisciplinary, multicultural, and collaborative teams.

  • Ability to work under pressure
    and meet tight deadlines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position
is a National recruited position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be for 6 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

The
Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces.
We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence,
and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an
inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We
encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes,
national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations,
marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants
are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get
full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications
MUST include reference number RFP301464 - INTERN -COMMUNICATIONS-
IITA, RWANDA as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be
saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of
sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with
applicable data protection laws.

Applications Closing date: 21 st October 2026

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