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Hybrid Communications and Knowledge Management Officer – C4RPWC
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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
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