Communication Analyst JOB DUTY STATION: Nairobi, NOB

Applicants for vacancies in the National Professional Officer (NPO) category should be nationals of the country in which the position is located.

Organizational Setting

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The External Relations Department (ERD) leads IFAD's external engagement through public and political advocacy, global policy engagement, partnership building, resource mobilization and strategic communications. ERD also leads IFAD's Replenishment, which is the process through which IFAD mobilizes core funding from Member States and agrees on priorities and targets for the Fund's work during each three-year replenishment period. ERD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of two divisions: Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Communications Division (COM) and one initiative: The Food Systems Coordination (FSC).

The Communications Division (COM) leads IFAD's global communications and public advocacy, growing the Fund's visibility and reputation, and promoting the IFAD brand. It expands IFAD's media presence and digital footprint, connecting audiences with stories of IFAD's work and impact. COM also leads on internal communications, keeping IFAD's staff informed and involved.

COM is led by a Divisional Director supported by the Chief, Communications Strategy and Operations, and is comprised of four (4) teams: External Engagement, Partner and Field Engagement, Production, and Strategic Planning and Internal Communication.

Job Role

The incumbent leads communications for their field office and the countries for which it is responsible, providing professional guidance on communications and support to the development and implementation of IFAD's external and internal communication strategies, adapting them to the context where they operate. They contribute to the effectiveness and staff awareness of core corporate initiatives and priorities, while increasing outreach and visibility through media, acting as IFAD representatives to the UN country communications group, liaising with project communication officers and other channels. They work collaboratively with the other colleagues across COM and at country level to develop compelling stories that promote IFAD's work and ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in IFAD's overall strategic communications approach.

Education:

• Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experience as stipulated below.
• Areas - Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline

Degree must be an accredited institution listed on

Experience:

• At least four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience in communications in an international organization or media or communications organization.
• Position-specific experience: Ability to do all-around communications (writing, media, social media, digital, visual etc.) is an asset

Languages:

• Required: English (4 - Excellent)
• Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic (3 - Good)

Apply on IFAD's Career site. Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Ref: VA 32268

Deadline for applications: 6 January CET Rome).