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Title | Communications Coordinator for Africa |
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Communications Coordinator for Africa (Ref. 1319)Based in Nairobi, KenyaThe Center for International Forestry Research advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is looking for a Communications Coordinator for Africa OverviewThe Communications Coordinator for Africa will lead the implementation of a well-funded and far-reaching communication program to raise awareness of CIFOR’s research in the forestry sector in Africa. The Coordinator will work closely with CIFOR scientists across Africa to create uptake pathways for research findings, with the goal of maximizing outcomes and impact for specific research projects to target stakeholders include government officials, the private sector, civil society, donors, media and the research community. The Coordinator will collaborate with CIFOR’s communication teams globally, especially those based at its headquarters in Indonesia. This internationally recruited position will require substantial travel, especially across Africa. He or she will report to CIFOR’s Media Liaison and Outreach Manager. The ideal candidate would have a passion for science communications, with broad experience and familiarity with emerging social media tools and trends. He or she would be a strong writer and take pleasure in taking complex research findings and making them understandable and accessible for a wide-ranging audience, especially policymakers. The successful candidate would be bilingual in French and English and would be experienced in managing a complex, geographically diverse communication project. Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Media Liaison and Outreach Manager, the Communications Coordinator for Africa will be responsible for:
RequirementsEducation, experience, technical skills and competencies
Personal attributes and competencies
Terms and conditions
Application process
Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to: CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. |