Bioversity International Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Bioversity International Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist.
Bioversity International and ILRI are CGIAR Research Centres.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, and under the supervision of the Coordinator of the ‘BuildUganda’ Program and the Country Uganda Coordinator, the Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist will support with the communication of ILRI research results emanating from Uganda. He or she will work as a team member of the Country Uganda Program Office, the Livestock CGIAR Research Program, the Animal Health Program funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the ILRI Communication and Knowledge Management Department.

Responsibilities

Livestock CGIAR Research Program

Work closely with the Livestock CGIAR Research Program Communications Manager to identify priorities and activities

Contribute blog posts for the Livestock CGIAR Research Program website

Contribute to outcome and innovation stories on the Livestock CGIAR Research Program’s integrated work in Uganda

Work with scientists to package information to be shared with national stakeholders

Liaise with multi-stakeholder pig platforms to document their activities and lessons learned

Animal Health Program

Develop and implement a communication plan

Develop and oversee a crisis communication plan

Provide regular updates on project findings and activities to key stakeholders

Support production of knowledge products from project findings

Maintain and update online content, including Ugandan social media sites

Facilitate and promote knowledge sharing through maintainance of the project SharePoint page

Country Uganda Program Office and ILRI

Maintain

a list of media and partner contacts

Produce communication materials

Contribute to ILRI Communications and Knowledge Management activities

Liaise with the ILRI Communications and Knowledge Management Department to ensure that all materials meet ILRI branding and quality requirements

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Communications, Journalism)

At least five years of relevant experience with communications for development or agriculture

Proven ability to communicate research findings using various media

Strong English language skills, both written and spoken

Proven interpersonal-, and cross-cultural skills, including ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to develop strong and effective working relationships with partners

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an engaging personality

Ability to communicate with different stakeholders from inside and outside Uganda

Good judgment and willingness to take initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to travel both regionally and internationally

Experience working in an international organisation and/or in applied agricultural research

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th September, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Bioversity International Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

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