Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system.
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Produce an overall Africa narrative and its correspondent message grid for communication, engagement and advocacy purposes.
Identify strategic needs and opportunities for Alliance communications in Africa to reach regional as well as global audiences with a particular focus on Francophone Africa.
Curate and publish compelling updates, especially for the newly created “Alliance in Africa” LinkedIn channel, external Newsletter while identifying and exploring viability of potential new channels.
Prepare a portfolio of content and lead regional communications efforts in the lead up to key events such as the Africa Food Systems Forum, and the Africa Climate Summit.
Collaborate with colleagues based in, and outside of the region to coordinate digital, media, editorial and graphic design support for the Africa region.
Coordinate and manage the development of various communication products in English and French, including stories, videos, public awareness-raising materials, around key themes such as climate-smart agriculture, nutrition, agroecology, agrobiodiversity, landscape restoration, digital innovations, and gender and social inclusion, and capacity building tools.
Develop and maintain strategic media relations at the international, regional, and national levels to ensure high visibility for the Alliance’s work in Africa.
Requirements
Education qualifications and experience
Master’s degree in related field communications or a related field (journalism, public relations)
Proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English and French is essential with Arabic as an added advantage.
A minimum of five years of experience in international organizational settings.
Government, agency, or private sector experience in Francophone Africa is an added advantage.
Possesses strong abilities in teamwork, negotiation, communication, and diplomacy, with the capacity to engage courteously and effectively with individuals at all levels within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, including external stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization, and time management skills, along with flexibility and a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while also collaborating effectively as a team member to achieve shared goals.
Possesses strong skills in coordinating, prioritizing, and organizing workload, taking initiative, and performing well under pressure.
Excellent communications skills, written and oral
Experience with photography and/or videography desirable
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