Communication Specialist at

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full time

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock.

ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement communications strategy for CASA.
Develop and produce project collateral and communications and knowledge products (e.g. brochure, banners, success stories, briefs, blogs, news articles, video stories and social media posts)

Engage and keep project stakeholders updated on project activities and outcomes through a regular communication channel, for example, an e-newsletter.

Review, edit and help format all official project materials, including reports and presentations.
Ensure visibility of the project at national and regional events and in news media

Collaborate with scientists and implementation partners to identify and pursue synergistic opportunities for promoting the project's visibility and advancing its goals through targeted stakeholder materials and activities as needed.

Engage with media personnel on behalf of the project in close collaboration with the Communications Manager
Oversee and ensure implementation of WorldFish brand in all project materials and activities.

Coordinate with global Communications team to provide content for global and regional campaigns, events, website, and social media channels.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Communications, journalism, public relations or similar

Minimum 7-10 years of applied working experience in implementing communications and marketing for complex research for development project, program, or institution, with at least 2 years with an international organization.

Demonstrated exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills in English for producing products in a variety of formats (i.e., website, social media, print publications, press releases, event materials, etc.)

Experience working and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders including researchers, policymakers and government officials, NGOs, media, and community representatives.

Well experienced in managing and coordinating development of products with team members and vendors, ensuring quality deliverables in a timely fashion.

Proven ability to digest, analyze and present complex technical information clearly and concisely in a wide variety of formats to non-scientific audiences.

Strong skills in event planning and management.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team.

Strong editing skills with keen attention to detail in reviewing materials and quality of products.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint
Experience with social media channels, drafting posts and promoting content
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Proactive and enthusiastic to initiate new ideas and convene teams to execute.
Ability to produce audiovisual and multimedia materials preferred.
Sound judgement, effective decision-making, and personal accountability.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines in a fast- paced environment.
Flexibility to take on assignments at short notice or to change assignments at short notice.
Functional skills in PhotoShop, Adobe video editing, Adobe Design or similar software preferred.
Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines (possibly long hours ) when required.

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