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Job Summary

Posted Date Oct, 03
Expire Date expired
Category Communication/advocacy
Location Homebased
Type Consultant
Education Masters
Experience 5 - 6 years
Salary Unspecified

Job Description

Overview

The Consultant is responsible for planning and implementing project related communications activities.

Duties and responsibilitiesRequirements

Under supervision of the Director of Communications Outreach and Engagement and in close coordination with the assigned project manager(s) the communication specialist will:

Develop and implement communication strategies and tactical plans including messaging, budgets, action plans and performance metrics.
Plan and produce content such as publications, articles, web content, social media content, media releases, infographics, videos, photography, newsletters, presentations and event related content.
Manage events including planning, marketing, implementation, and reporting on results.
Support coordination of media interactions, under the guidance of the COE media team.
All production be undertaken in coordination with and using the resources of the COE communications team and consultants.
Produce analytical reports on the performance of all communications activities as agreed upon.
Undertake other communication activities as agreed upon.
All activities are undertaken in coordination with and using the resources of the COE team and consultants.

Skills and Qualifications

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications planning, messaging and monitoring.
3 years of full-time experience writing, editing and interviewing digital and print media, video production or broadcasting.
Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written).
Proven profiency in one or more other languages among: French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Proven ability to manage communication activities.
Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
Excellent understanding of different communication formats and channels and strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
Proven ability to coordinate content contributions within a team and/or across teams; ability to build strong working relations with counterparts worldwide.
Background and understanding of environment, climate, forestry or related subject areas and science communications.

Personal attributes and competencies

A self-motivated and talented communications manager.
Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills.
Superior project management and time management skills
Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to work effectively across different time zones.
Attention to detail and focus on quality output is essential.
Reliability and persistence.
Proven ability to work well under pressure and manage a high workload efficiently
Be able to manage multiple projects and proven ability to keep track of multiple deliverables at once.
Be a team player and have outstanding interpersonal skills.

Terms and conditions

This is a consultancy position
Period of the consultancy is expected to 1 year.
Work location: Home-based To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged. CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.