ILRI Communications Officer - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
ILRI Communications Officer - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit Communications Officer I to work across the Africa RISING (Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation) Project.
General:
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Research Communication Specialist position is to work closely with researchers and colleagues in Ethiopia to share and communicate knowledge generated through this research-for-development project.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Africa RISING research teams and the ILRI Knowledge Management and Information Services to:
Using the project’s and other communication channels, document and communicate news, updates and stories from the project for wider dissemination in Ethiopia, Africa and globally
Organize and manage project information and knowledge outputs for wide access and application
Publish and disseminate project results (technical, outcomes and impacts) in various forms – print, digital, video or audio – and contributing these to the sharing platforms and tools established by the Program.
Support and facilitate internal collaboration and communication across the Project.
This includes support for online tools, face to face meetings, workshops and facilitation, as needed.
Organize and facilitate country planning and learning meetings bringing together project partners.
Support networking, capacity development and other engagement activities with project partners and
other actors in Ethiopia (as a specific contribution to the project’s wider alignment and scaling objectives).
Support the innovative use of information, communication and knowledge-based interventions and approaches across the project, making use of, for example, participatory communication approaches, emerging ICTs, and working with partners in these areas
Pro-actively organize the identification and dissemination of project success stories with project site coordinators and other project participants
As required, support communication, learning and dissemination activities of the Ethiopia project and its Coordinator
Minimum Requirements:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in communication, Knowledge Management, Journalism or related field
Skills:
Very good knowledge of oral and written English – we want a writer/communicator
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills in an international environment
Self-starter able to work to agreed priorities and deliverables
Communication and facilitation ‘generalist’ – editing, writing, policy communication, community engagement, Internet tools and skills, information management, process facilitation, reporting and administration
Good knowledge of the agricultural development scene, key actors etc, in Ethiopia is an advantage.
Experience:
Seven years of relevant experience in development, research, corporate or international environment
Relevant professional certification
Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 14th May 2019
Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae.
The position and reference number: REF: RA/19/19 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.
All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Communications Officer - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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