WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTRE (ICRAF) is looking for Communications Assistant-ICRISAT – Nairobi, Kenya
Job Opening ID : 340
Duty station : Nairobi,Kenya
Deadline : 10/29/2018
Job Category : Nationally Recruited Staff
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local Terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Collect information, prepare content for the projects’ use and visibility. ;
- Write research and impacts stories on program activities as directed by the team ;
- Assist in the documentation of program activities through print, photography and videography ;
- Disseminate information and publications through various channels ;
- Maintain an inventory of TL III and HOPE II publications on CGIAR space and ICRISAT workplace ;
- Assist in website management – publishing content such as blogs, news stories, upcoming events.
- Assist in design of program publication materials including flyers, factsheets, newsletters, working papers ;
- Draft press releases, success stories and quarterly bulletins ;
- Assist in managing an online portal – regularly updating it with relevant information (news, events, publications) to keep the site up to date ;
- Keep an updated database of blog stories published by TL III and HOPE II team and partners in Eastern and Southern Africa ;
- Archive and share program photos, videos and presentations on relevant social media Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter ;
- Offer logistical support during TL III and HOPE II workshops, field visits and meetings ;
- Assist in any other work as may be assigned by TL III and HOPE II program management team.
Requirements
Required Academic and Professional Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in communication, journalism, development, or relevant field of specialization ;
- 2-3 years’ experience working in communication in a research or development field, preferably international NGO/research organizations or media houses ;
- Proficient in graphic design and editing: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro.
Skill set
Required Skills and Competencies :
- Excellent organizational skills ;
- Strong oral and written communication skills – use of simple and clear language ;
- Good photography skills ;
- Strong capacity for data collection and analysis, as well as report writing and presentation ;
- Experience in website content management ;
- Proactive with good interpersonal skills ;
- Team player, with good understanding of role ;
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload ;
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Job Summary
The position exists to support project communications specifically the TL III & HOPE II Projects.