About this position
If you can take over and develop a programme of scientific communication for an international research and development centre, then you are the person we are looking for.
Working with an expert communications team, this position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with preeminent scientists in the area of agroforestry to make the impact of their work known throughout the world.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may require occasional travel to international locations.
You will guide our communications work in the following ways:
If you can take over and develop a programme of scientific communication for an international research and development centre, then you are the person we are looking for.
Working with an expert communications team, this position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with preeminent scientists in the area of agroforestry to make the impact of their work known throughout the world.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may require occasional travel to international locations.
You will guide our communications work in the following ways:
- Identify
high-interest stories from the work of the World Agroforestry Centre and
its collaborators, write stories in a range of styles and disseminate them
through suitable channels.
- Manage
the news content of the Centre’s website and contribute to social media
activities, especially in actively running the institutional blog.
- Assist
the research programmes and regions to develop and implement communication
plans to complement their research activities.
- Work
to have Centre research and impact featured in the international media.
- Collaborate
with other CGIAR research centres and partners in communications
activities.
- Edit
and produce a two-monthly e-newsletter featuring stories on Centre
research and other initiatives.
- Help
to maintain the highest standards for the centre’s publications and
website materials.
- Prepare
articles and submissions for media outlets, CGIAR communications and other
avenues
- Assist
in providing review and editorial assistance for Centre documents and
materials.
- Mentor
regional office and junior communications staff and supervise consultants
and interns.
- Delegate
for the Head of Communications.
The successful applicant will have:
- An
MSc in agroforestry, agriculture, communications or related subject.
- Minimum
experience of five (5) years in a similar position, preferably in an
international organization.
- Experience
in developing compelling stories from research papers and interaction with
scientists.
- Experience
in engaging the international media in the communication of research
impact.
- Flawless
English language, writing and grammatical skills.
- Expert
knowledge of the Microsoft suite, with knowledge of Photoshop.
- Experience
in developing and maintaining web and social media sites.
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is remunerated on international terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) months probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is remunerated on international terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) months probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your
salary expectations.
- A
detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Several
articles you have written and URLs of websites you work on.
- The
names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and
email addresses, and fax details if available.
The Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya
OR send via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org.
Indicate “Application for Communications Specialist/Science Writer” on the application letter.
Applications will be considered until 9 November 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
To learn more about us, visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org
The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
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