Reference number: 100104
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi , Kenya or Bogor, Indonesia, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Head of Global Outreach and Engagement
Overview
The Head of Global Outreach and Engagement plays a key role in CIFOR-ICRAF´s ambitious global outreach and engagement activities and is a key contributor to one of the world’s leading science communications programs. The lead reports to the Director, Communication, Outreach and Engagement and works across the organization with senior management and researchers and with high level donors and partners worldwide. They are responsible for coordinating a team of editors, events and media relations professionals within the Communications, Outreach and Engagement team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop, implement and report on
the global outreach and engagement components of the global communications
strategy.
- Provide strategic executive and
senior-level communications coordination for public-facing events including
planning and implementation messaging, speech writing, presentations,
traditional and social media coverage and interactions with key internal and
external stakeholders to ensure superior results with maximum reach.
- Oversee strategic coordination of
CIFOR-ICRAF presence for major events, managing the events team and ensuring
smooth event planning and implementation and maximising external visibility.
- Oversee the social media program
ensuring strategic planning, implementation and results.
- Oversee media relations, including
development and implementation of a high impact media relations strategy,
establishing strong media relations, handling media enquiries and reporting on
results.
- Oversee strategic email marketing
campaigns organization wide.
- Oversee the film and photo
program, including planning and implementation.
- Responsible for CIFOR-ICRAF’s
website and news sites, leading editorial strategy and overseeing a team of
editors and writers and ensuring timely quality output.
- Manage the Communications,
Outreach and Engagement budget and ensure deliveries are met on time, within
budget and high quality.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent
experience in international relations, communications, journalism, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of professional
work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic communications environment, preferably
at the international level and with a science focus.
- Well-versed in using different
communications tools and techniques, with a clear focus on targeting
stakeholders effectively and achieving measurable impact.
- A strong writer, preferably with
journalism experience, who can develop compelling content for a wide variety of
need.
Education, knowledge and experience
•Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international relations, communications, journalism, or related discipline.
•Minimum 8 years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic communications environment, preferably at the international level and with a science focus.
•Well-versed in using different communications tools and techniques, with a clear focus on targeting stakeholders effectively and achieving measurable impact.
•A strong writer, preferably with journalism experience, who can develop compelling content for a wide variety of needs.
•Track record in producing and overseeing the production of exceptional content.
•Sound understanding of how traditional media and social media work and what it takes to pitch content successfully.
•Experience in planning, implementing and overseeing complex communication activities.
•Experience in monitoring progress and evaluating impact of communication activities.
•Experience in working for a research facility or within the development sector is an advantage.
•Fluency in English at a native level is essential; other languages (esp. French, Spanish, Indonesian) an advantage.
Terms and conditions
•This is a Globally Recruited Staff (GRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in USD, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for 1 (one) year, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Kenya, Nairobi or Bogor, Indonesia.
Application process
The application deadline is 08 Jun 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
