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Communications Officer-AWARD

Nairobi

  • Organization: ICRAF - The World Agroforestry Centre
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: Closed

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support AWARD’s internal and external communication and engagement activities and ensure that they support in building an informed focus on gender-responsive agricultural research in Africa.
  • Lead the development of communication products and publications focused on AWARD’s strategy including writing, editing, illustrating, designing, and formatting a stream of information materials such as regular news articles, feature blog articles, brochures and posters.
  • Design and layout of AWARD information products: Support the production of high quality, brand-compliant, multimedia information products and visual assets.
  • Maintain AWARD website and other communication platforms as needed.
  • Develop, implement and manage a posting schedule for AWARD’s online platforms contributing to AWARD’s online outreach capacity.
  • Coordinate production of bi-monthly electronic newsletter: produce and compile content, distribute, and maintain mailing lists.
  • Track and analyze the online footprint and media mentions of AWARD and amplify these where appropriate.
  • Assist in media engagement.
  • Field and respond to general inquiries.
  • Document AWARD events or events that AWARD participates in.

Requirements

Education, knowledge, and experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field, preferably in the development, science, agriculture or NGO sector.
  • At least five years’ relevant, professional experience in a communications position.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Superior writing and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in the application of professional editorial standards, journalistic news writing and corporate brand style.

Personal attributes and competencies:

  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability in publication and communication of different content to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong self-starter with the initiative to identify opportunities and take appropriate action.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (the whole Adobe suite).
  • Direct, demonstrated experience with and knowledge of:
    oContent management systems- mainly Drupal and WordPress
    oOnline newsletter management
    osocial networking strategies, networks, tools
    ographic design (Adobe suite)
  • Displays the highest standards of personal integrity.


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