Communication Manager CGIAR Consortium

The Communication Manager will lead all external and internal communication efforts on behalf of the Consortium. Working with the KMCI team in the Consortium Office, as well as Communication Leads at the 15 Research Centers and 16 CGIAR Research Programs, the Communication Manager will be responsible for CGIAR’s media outreach, online presence, publications, events, and brand management.

We are actively looking for a dynamic, experienced communications professional who understands the world of online and tradition media; is experienced with the worlds of science and research; and has led communication, outreach, media, marketing, and publications efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the CGIAR Communication Strategy;
• Provide leadership and direction in the design and delivery of media outreach efforts, including traditional as well as online media;
• Provide oversight and management of CGIAR’s online presence, including content for CGIAR.org and its social media channels;
• Manage select publications processes, including the development of CGIAR’s Annual;
• Report and other publications, as necessary;
• Develop communication strategies in conjunction with key conferences and events to promote the image of CGIAR, its mission, and its members;
• Oversee brand management and usage throughout the Consortium;
• Ensure internal and external communications contribute to the effectiveness of projects and programs throughout the Consortium;
• Facilitate the CGIAR-wide Communicators Community of Practice.

Essential experience, skills and qualifications

• A University Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related discipline;
• Minimum 10 years’ of relevant experience working in the design and delivery of communication programs and services, including several years developing and executing strategic communication initiatives with strong knowledge of internal and external communications and media relations;
• Experience providing communications for scientific, research, and/or international organizations;
• Experience in managing effective internal communications and an internal information management system;
• Broad knowledge of journalism, public relations and communications principles/practices;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively identify new projects, meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision;
• Superb written and verbal communications skills in English, with very strong editing skills;
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels, with different national, cultural and disciplinary backgrounds;
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of different stakeholder groups including science, development, and media institutions;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a team in a multicultural environment.

Desirable experience, skills and qualifications

• Experience working with knowledge management, exchange, and capacity building efforts;
• Experience in an international research and development organization;
• Knowledge of other major international languages.

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