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.

Overview

The Communications Specialist will actively communicate about key CIMMYT projects in Africa on a regular basis.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Communication and media support. Work closely with the country representative and CIMMYT comms colleagues in the region and at the HQ to provide communication and media support to promote activities and research outputs/findings related to country and regional projects. Provide communications support for prioritized special events/workshops/meetings and conferences. 2. Partnerships. Work with scientists and partners to visit farmers and on-station trials to write impact stories. Work and follow-up with vendors (local and HQ) to produce high quality print and audio-visual communication products. 3. Publications. Write press releases, media invites and coordinate media visits to various events and field tours. Write content for publications including newsletters, scientific reports, etc. Prepare content for campaigns including messages, pictures, videos etc. Support and coordinate photography and videography activities for field activities. Support new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content to promote CIMMYT projects in the region. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Minimum of a master’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related discipline. 3 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and/or nonprofit communications. Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Minimum of a master’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related discipline. 3 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and/or nonprofit communications. Non-profit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.

Terms and conditions

• • This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience. • The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources. • The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application process

The application deadline is 11 Aug-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.