Consultant – Communication Specialist at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Communications Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing project and or country related communications activities.
- 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.
- Produce analytical reports on the performance of all communications activities as agreed upon.
- Undertake other communication activities as agreed upon.
- All production be undertaken in coordination with and using the resources of the COE communications team and consultants.
- All activities are agreed and reported to the regional communication coordinator relevant (Asia or Africa or Latin America).
- Master's degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
- Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written).
- Proven proficiency in one or more other languages among: Bahasa Indonesian, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
- 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 for digital and print media, video production or broadcasting.
- 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.
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