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Communications Coordinator for Africa
Ref. 1319
Based in
Nairobi, Kenya
CIFOR is a
member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Our
headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South
America.
CIFOR is
looking for a Communications Coordinator for Africa
Overview
The
Communications Coordinator for Africa will lead the implementation of a
well-funded and far-reaching communication program to raise awareness of
CIFOR’s research in the forestry sector in Africa.
The
Coordinator will work closely with CIFOR scientists across Africa to create
uptake pathways for research findings, with the goal of maximizing outcomes and
impact for specific research projects to target stakeholders include government
officials, the private sector, civil society, donors, media and the research
community.
The ideal
candidate would have a passion for science communications, with broad
experience and familiarity with emerging social media tools and trends.
He or she
would be a strong writer and take pleasure in taking complex research findings
and making them understandable and accessible for a wide-ranging audience,
especially policymakers.
The successful
candidate would be bilingual in French and English and would be experienced in
managing a complex, geographically diverse communication project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Media Liaison and Outreach Manager, the Communications Coordinator for
Africa will be responsible for:
- Updating, expanding and
overseeing the implementation of a communications strategy to deliver
research findings to key stakeholders in Africa and elsewhere;
- Coordinating implementation of
the communication component of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests,
Trees and Agroforestry (liaising closely with communication focal points
at research partners);
- Working closely with CIFOR’s
communications units. This comprises of a large Outreach team with
officers and consultants in Asia and Latin America; a Multimedia unit,
which overseas CIFOR’s many web platforms and publications; and a Data and
Information group, which coordinates data-sharing and CIFOR’s publication
repository;
- Being the focal point for
CIFOR’s media relations in Africa;
- Drafting and editing press
releases, talking points, op-eds, blog stories, multimedia packages and
corporate communication documents;
- Building communication plans
and budgets into research proposals and projects;
- Taking the lead in organizing
conferences and workshops in Africa.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in journalism,
communications or a related discipline;
- At least eight (8) years
experience in science communications and/or top-tier science journal;
- Experience as a project manager
and in coordinating a team;
- Proven strong writer;
- Experience in event
coordination is an advantage;
- Knowledge of African
communication networks;
- Fully bilingual in English and
French.
Terms and conditions
This is an
internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers attractive and regionally
competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with skills and experience.
The
contract will be for two (2) years with the possibility of extension contingent
upon performance, continued relevance of this project and position, and
available resources.
The
position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Application
process
The
application deadline is June 30, 2013 but early submission of applications is
encouraged.
We will
acknowledge all applications; however, we will contact only short-listed
candidates.
Please send
your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three
referees to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Human Resources Department, CIFOR cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please
indicate the position in the email subject line.
CIFOR is an
equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.