The African Forest Forum Communications Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

The African Forest Forum Communications Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya
March 15, 2015 Job Description
The African Forest Forum
Communications Specialist
The African Forest Forum (AFF) is an association of individuals who share the pursuit and commitment to the sustainable management, use and conservation of the forest and tree resources of Africa for the betterment of the socio-economic wellbeing of its people and for the stability and improvement of its environment.
The purpose of AFF is to provide a platform and create an enabling environment for independent and objective analysis, advocacy and advice on all relevant policy and technical issues pertaining to achieving sustainable management, use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree resources as part of efforts to reduce poverty, protect the environment and promote economic and social development.
AFF has a Communications and Membership Unit (CMU) that is responsible for the production of communication materials including books, compendia, training modules, working papers, journal articles, reports, factsheets and policy briefs; in
addition to maintaining the AFF website (www.afforum.org) and communication tools including a quarterly newsletter, press kit, posters, brochures, flyers, standard PowerPoint presentation, etc.
The Position: The African Forest Forum is recruiting a Communication Specialist (CS) responsible for the writing, editing and production of technical publications and maintaining communication platforms such as website, intranet, mass media and social media.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Communications Specialist will:
Develop, maintain and update the AFF communication strategy and associated work plans.
Identify high-interest areas and prepare articles from AFF work, and disseminate them through a variety of press, development news and social media channels.
Organize and manage the content of AFF’s website and contribute to related project web sites, social media outlets and blogs.
Coordinate production of books, compendia, training modules, working papers, journal articles, reports, policy briefs, factsheets, posters, fliers, graphical, photographic and video materials on AFF activities and results.
Providing writing, reviewing and editorial assistance for AFF’s reports, publications and proposals.
Elicit decision-makers information preferences, and target and support communications to key clients.
Maintain and update communications monitoring and evaluation plans as well as conduct timely and accurate monitoring of communication activities to ensure objectives are met and the strategy is effective.
Undertake lessons learned, review successful and unsuccessful communication experiences, and share findings.
Requirements
A Masters in Communications or related subject.
Minimum experience of five (5) years in a similar position, preferably in an international organization related to natural resource management related field (e.g., forestry, environmental sciences).
Experience in developing compelling stories from research papers and interaction with scientists.
Outstanding skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of the French language is an added advantage.
Experience in developing and maintaining content for web and social media sites.
Experience in engaging with donors in fund raising efforts in a research organization.
Well-rounded knowledge of development issues related to natural resources, forestry and/or the environment.
Terms of offer:
AFF and ICRAF are equal opportunity employers and offer a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is remunerated on National terms.
The appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Applications will be considered until 27th March 2015, please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
About World Agroforestry Centre: The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organizations, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org and www.afforum.org