Hybrid Communications and Knowledge Management Officer – C4RPWC

at ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

• Job title: Communications and Knowledge Management Officer – C4RPWC
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

About the role

• Communications Officer developing and implementing outreach strategies for C4RPWC project. Coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders for effective visibility and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ICARDA’s main point of contact for all communications related to the C4RPWC program.
• Collaborate with C4RPWC technical and communications team to ensure on time implementation of the C4RPWC Communications and Outreach Plan (2025–2027).
• Manage communications service providers, vendors and consultants to ensure high quality, timely delivery of professional communications products.
• Ensure all communications adhere to the agreed upon C4RPWC branding guidelines.
• Manage the C4RPWC visual identity across print, web, and partner materials.
• Develop/oversee production of press releases, feature stories, videos, brochures, and infographics and/or other projects as needed, highlighting project milestones and impacts.
• Coordinate quarterly newsletters, annual updates, and progress briefs for stakeholders and donors.
• Maintain proactive relationships with target media outlets at global, regional, and national levels to promote C4RPWC successes.
• Draft and pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage press events.
• Prepare media kits, talking points, and Q&As for ICARDA C4RPWC leadership and partners.
• Track and report on media coverage, social media engagement, and campaign performance.
• Support communications for events under the project.
• Manage and regularly update the C4RPWC project webpage on the ICARDA website in close coordination with the ICARDA communications team.
• Design and execute social media campaigns around major milestones and publications in coordination with ICARDA Digital Communications Officer.
• Manage the production of multimedia content (videos, photo stories, animations) highlighting scientific innovations and impact.
• Monitor analytics and optimize digital engagement strategies for maximum visibility.
• Collaborate closely with project leads, scientists, and country focal points to capture outcomes. Liaise with communication teams of partners (ICIPE, ICBA, ICRISAT, IITA, and others) to harmonize messaging.
• Provide communications support to joint publications and cross-center initiatives.
• Support capacity development in communications and knowledge sharing for national and regional partners.
• Work with scientists to translate data into accessible policy briefs, factsheets, and case studies.
• Document and disseminate success stories and good practices across project countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, international relations, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in communication, media relations and/or knowledge management, preferably within international organizations.
• Proven experience developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies.
• Strong background in content creation, media engagement, and digital communications.
• Experience in agriculture, climate change, or environmental sustainability communications preferred.
• Ability to synthesize scientific content into engaging, accessible communication.
• Proven background coordinating the production of high-quality digital content such as such as briefs, imagery, videos, web articles, infographics, etc.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English (Arabic desirable).
• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and with diverse teams under tight deadlines and with high autonomy.
• Ability to think strategically combined with the ability and willingness to do hands-on work.
• A personable and supportive team-oriented candidate.
• An upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Knowledge of the regions in which ICARDA operates.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign is desirable.
• Able to assess the quality of photographic and video materials.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• 30 days of annual leave
• five months’ maternity leave
• 15 days’ paternity leave