About the position:
Responsible for communication matters for the NORAD agroecological approaches to FAW management project in Zambia and Malawi
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaise with project scientists to produce communications materials, including project briefs and other print materials
• Work with HQ (Communication) to manage social medic, face book (blogs, tweets), information videos and pictures
• Ensure good cross country and intra-country interaction with partners
• Ensure timely appropriate and effective communication of project scientific outputs, outcomes and impact to different stakeholders
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a postgraduate Diploma in Communication OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a field directly related to ICRAF’s work
• Experience: 2-5 years relevant experience in communications
Work Experience
• 2-5 years relevant experience in communications
Required Skills and Competencies
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of official local language.
• Willing to travel across the country as well as in the Regional Office when needed
• Willing to learn new skills/knowledge related to the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong foresight
• Well organized and able to meet deadlines.
Terms of offer:
• We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local Terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period with a possibility of renewal subject to relevance of the position, satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Zambian nationals with Communication experience and skills are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
How to apply
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 18 June 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Tagged as: ICRAF, World Agroforestry Centre
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