Communications Officer – Climate Change
About the organization
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.
The position
ICRAF seeks to recruit a Communications Officer for the Climate Change Unit to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Main purpose of the job
To initiate, coordinate, develop and expand scientific communication activities for the climate change unit of an international research and development centre.
Key responsibilities
Knowledge generation and dissemination
- Research SD6
(Climate Change) and collaborators’ work across all relevant regions,
identify high-interest stories and write original blogs for dissemination.
- Work closely
with the ICRAF Communications Unit, and the communications units from
Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Alternative to Slash
and Burn (ASB), Forest, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA) and other CGIAR
centres and partners to enhance SD6 communication and vice versa.
- Work with ICRAF
Communications Unit to have SD6 research featured in the international
media, including drafting press releases.
- Track relevant
research and policy for posting to the world blog.
- Update/maintain
ICRAF and SD6 presence on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr.
- Maintain
relevant pages on the ICRAF website with up-to-date and accurate content.
- Ensure high
profile presence of SD6 at international and national events and
workshops, and provide communications support including blogging, Twitter,
Facebook, photography, filming/recording and media liaison.
- Develop content
for posters, fliers, presentations and other communications materials as
needed.
- Carry out
research and lead and/or contribute to publications as necessary.
- Coordinate/assist
in the editing, design, printing and distribution of publications.
- Develop
communication monitoring strategies for SD6.
Internal
communications
- Maintain and
update the SD6 intranet site (Google-based), including providing technical
support in the use of communication/collaboration tools.
Other
support tasks
- Assist in
reviewing and editing scientific documents and materials.
- Contribute to
reporting on various SD6 meetings and workshops.
Qualifications
- At least a BSc
in Communications, Journalism or a related discipline with good background
in climate change, agriculture, forestry and sustainable management of
natural resources; or a BSc in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource
Management, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline with good
background in climate change and demonstrable talent in communications.
- Minimum
experience of one (1) year in a communications role, preferably in an
international organization.
- Experience in
developing compelling stories from research papers and interaction with
scientists.
- Experience in
developing and maintaining web and social media sites.
- Flawless English
language, writing and grammar.
- Strong knowledge
of Microsoft Office
- Capacity to work
in a multicultural team in a developing country.
- Work experience
in a developing country is an advantage.
- Knowledge of web
design is an advantage.
- Knowledge of
Adobe InDesign or other similar software is an advantage.
- Experience with
photography and photo-editing is an advantage.
- Experience with
filming and video-editing is an advantage.
- Ability to
travel for up to 15% of the time.
Terms
of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff
diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from
qualified women and physically challenged persons.
This position is on
local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable
subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance,
continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications will be considered until 18 July 2013.
Please note that only
short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our website www.worldagroforestry.org
