Communications Officer-AWARD
Nairobi
- Organization: ICRAF - The World Agroforestry Centre
- Location: Nairobi
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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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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