Communications Officer

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, focused on increasing food security and reducing poverty at an international scale. Please refer to our website for more information www.cimmyt.org

We are seeking for a dynamic, and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and people skills for the position of Communications Officer.

The position will be based in Delhi.

The main responsibilities of this position will be:

• Lead the development and implementation of communications strategies appropriate to CIMMYT and CSISA’s funders in line with project branding requirements.
• Develop communications strategy for CSISA in India.
• Support communications strategy for CSISA within the region (Nepal and Bangladesh).
• Lead and work with partners to develop and disseminate targeted messages to different stakeholders on the key projects implemented by CSISA in the region.
• Coordinate content creation, calendaring and distribution across CSISA platforms (website, social media, blogs and other internal/external outlets), in coordination with the CSISA Project Manager and Project Leader.
• Contribute content to CIMMYT internal and external communications platforms, in coordination with CIMMYT’s Director of Communications.
• Writing, editing and proofreading online and print content.
• Lead new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content to the supported CSISA projects.
• Coordinate on a regular basis with local vendors (printing, graphic design, video) for timely, high-quality communications products, according to needs.
• Utilize social media tools to distribute content and engage with funders and partners.
• Support relations between CSISA projects and print, broadcast and online media.
• Support joint communications and media opportunities with funders, partners and private sector stakeholders in India.
• Contribute to online outreach campaigns, in conjunction with the CSISA/CIMMYT researchers and CIMMYT’s Communications team.
• Link with other agricultural organizations on campaigns.
• Any other related duty as required by the supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:

• The position’s holder should have a master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development or relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in science communications, journalism, marketing, media campaigns and/or non-profit communication. Less years of experience will be considered for exemplary candidates.
• Demonstrated competencies and a strong portfolio of communications products developed in previous employment.
• Proficiency in English. Candidates with IELTS score will be exempted from English test.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English for diverse media,
• Proficiency in use of social networking, new media tools and WordPress platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of Mac- and Windows-based operating systems and specialized software such as Microsoft Office, Acrobat, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash are a plus.
• In consultation with Project Leader and Project Manager, ability to multi-task and independently manage workflow and outputs to meet deliverable schedules.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Decision-Making, Relationship Management, Problem-Solving, Innovation and Creativity and Multi-Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity.

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Email cover letter and CV as a single document with last drawn salary, salary expectations and notice period no later than Tuesday, 28 January, 2020 to Human Resources, CIMMYT
(Email: recruitindia@cgiar.org / Please insert Position Reference number: IN19167 in the subject of your email)
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.