Media and Public Communications Coordinator
About the organization
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.
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.
Main purpose of the job
The Media and Public Communications Coordinator will be the focal point for the media programme of the Centre, evolving and implementing a strategy for media engagement, identifying stories and promoting content to the electronic and print media
Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement the Centre’s media strategy to ensure greater stakeholder
and public appreciation of the role of agroforestry and Centre research
- Develop
a programme of engagement with local and international media groups
- Write
and pitch press releases in collaboration with Communications Unit and
Centre staff
- Develop
and oversee a database of media contacts
- Cultivate
and maintain favourable relationships with the media
- Respond
to press inquiries, arrange interviews, trips, etc. for reporters
- Assist
Science Domains and Regional offices in their press relations
- Track
media hits and maintain the relevant Centre web pages
- Train
Centre staff in media skills as necessary
Qualifications and experience
- A
degree in Journalism or a related field
- 5
years’ experience in managing a media programme, preferably in an
international organization
- Sound
understanding of print and electronic media engagement, especially
internationally
- Demonstrated
experience in writing press release and placing stories, locally and
internationally
- Ability
to communicate with scientists and recognize newsworthy stories
- Excellent
editorial, communication and organizational skills
- Perfect
English language skills
- Ability
to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to respond flexibly to changing priorities
- Experience
of external and internal communications in an international context
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position a National position and is remunerated on local
terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3)
years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your
salary expectations.
- Detailed
and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Names
and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email
addresses, and fax details, if available.
All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human
Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org.
Applicants should indicate “Application for Media and Public Communications
Coordinator” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 26 April 2013.
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