Communications Specialist

The communications specialist is responsible for planning and implementing project and or related communications activities.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Plan and produce content such as
   publications, blogs, articles, web content, social media content, media
   releases, infographics, videos, photography, newsletters, presentations, and
   event related content.
2. Manage events including planning,
   marketing, implementation, and reporting on results.
3. Support coordination of media
   interactions, under the guidance of the COE media team.
4. Produce analytical reports on the
   performance of all communications activities as agreed upon.
5. Undertake other communication activities
   as agreed upon. All activities are undertaken in coordination with and using
   the resources of the COE team and consultants.
   

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in
  communications, journalism or a related field.
• Excellent English and French language skills
  (both verbal and written).
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience
  in strategic communications planning, messaging, and monitoring.
• 3 years of full-time experience in journalism,
  writing, editing, graphic design, digital and print media, web creation,
  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, as well as strong knowledge and
  understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Proven ability to coordinate content
  contribution 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 communication.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field.
•Excellent English and French language skills (both verbal and written).
•A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications planning, messaging, and monitoring.
•3 years of full-time experience in journalism, writing, editing, graphic design, digital and print media, web creation, 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, as well as strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
•Proven ability to coordinate content contribution 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 communication

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Cotonou, Benin CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.