Reference number: 20500
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
Communications Coordinator
Overview
The position holder coordinates all communications activities at the SEI Africa and is also part of the SEI wide Comminutions team. The purpose of the job is to be responsible for building SEI Africa’s continental and international profile, develop and implement SEI’s Africa’s Communications Roadmap as aligned to SEI’s Global Strategy 2025, manage and coordinate SEI Africa’s communication needs according to the organization’s policies, provide communication support to projects, and manage Centre events.
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate the preparation and
implementation of the Centre Communications Roadmap in line with SEI Strategy,
and the preparation of the Annual Centre Communications Plan.
- Lead and coordinate SEI outreach
activities that include media appearances, public presentations, science-policy
dialogues, media briefings, and preparation of articles for specialist
publications as appropriate;
- Manage the Centre’s digital presence,
including websites and social media content (e.g. blogs, LinkedIn, X,
Facebook), and monitor trends in social media.
- Coordinate and lead the preparation of
the Centre’s outreach documents, publications and materials (annual report,
brochures, fact sheets, etc.), and work with the Global Communications team to
ensure wide dissemination of the outreach materials across the various target
audience and the public
- Contribute to the Centre’s knowledge
management activities in liaison with the Centre’s Knowledge Management and
Learning (MEL) Focal Point and the Engagement and Impact Officer
- Establish and build relationships with
decision-makers, and journalists, and maintain communication with key contacts
in media, research, government, private sector and partner organizations in
Africa.
- Lead and coordinate events organized
by the Centre including Workshops, Conferences, Seminars, Press Briefings, and
Trainings, among others.
- Contribute to reputation management
for the Centre and global SEI.
- Provide guidance to the Centre
Director and Management team on communication needs and decisions pertaining to
SEI Communications.
- Lead the Communications team,
including supervision of the Communication staff and Communications Interns.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree, preferably in Communications,
Science Communications, Journalism, or Communication related fields.
- At least 10 years of progressive working experience in
the field of communications, and/or journalism and related areas, preferably in
Africa.
- Expert knowledge of social networking channels and
demonstrated experience in administering social media platforms is essential.
- Experience in science writing.
- Experience in event management.
- Experience working for an international organization.
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in Kiswahili
is preferred; and fluency in French is an added advantage.
Education, knowledge and experience
•A Master’s degree, preferably in Communications, Science Communications, Journalism, or Communication related fields.
•At least 10 years of progressive working experience in the field of communications, and/or journalism and related areas, preferably in Africa.
Terms and conditions
This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
Application process
The application deadline is 06 Jan 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
